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Definition of Methuselah
1. Noun. (Old Testament) a patriarch (grandfather of Noah) who is said to have lived 969 years.
2. Noun. A man who is very old.
Exact synonyms: Graybeard, Greybeard, Old Man
Specialized synonyms: Codger, Old Codger, Antique, Gaffer, Old Geezer, Old-timer, Oldtimer, Patriarch
Generic synonyms: Adult Male, Man, Golden Ager, Old Person, Oldster, Senior Citizen
Specialized synonyms: Codger, Old Codger, Antique, Gaffer, Old Geezer, Old-timer, Oldtimer, Patriarch
Generic synonyms: Adult Male, Man, Golden Ager, Old Person, Oldster, Senior Citizen
Definition of Methuselah
1. Proper noun. The oldest person whose age is recorded in the Hebrew Bible, having reportedly lived 969 years. ¹
2. Proper noun. (qualifier hence) Any person or thing that has lived to a very old age. ¹
3. Noun. A wine bottle having the capacity of eight standard bottles (six litres) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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