"Gray" Definition

Definitions for the word "Gray" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. superl.
White mixed with black, as the color of pepper and salt, or of ashes, or of hair whitened by age; sometimes, a dark mixed color; as, the soft gray eye of a dove.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. superl.
Gray-haired; gray-headed; of a gray color; hoary.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. superl.
Old; mature; as, gray experience. Ames.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
A gray color; any mixture of white and black; also, a neutral or whitish tint.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
An animal or thing of gray color, as a horse, a badger, or a kind of salmon.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. slang
a halfpenny, with either two “heads” or two “tails”—both sides alike. They are used for cheating the unwary at “Tommy Dodd,” or pitch and toss. They are often “rung in” with a victim’s own money, so that the caller of “heads” or “tails” cannot lose. Thus if A has to call, he or a confederate manages to mix the selected GRAYS with B’s tossing halfpence. There are various and almost obvious uses for them.
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864

Dictionary entries nearby:

Additional Info
This page provides a list of definitions and meanings for "Gray" from various historical English dictionaries. By displaying multiple definitions, you can compare and contrast different meanings and nuances of a word, phrase, or slang. You can also see the changes in meaning of "Gray" over time by viewing the definitions from different dictionaries published at different times in history. The page also includes other information to help users expand their vocabulary and understand the context of the word.

Important Notes
The definitions for words, phrases and slang (such as "Gray") in this dictionary are sourced from multiple sources - including sources historical in nature. The sources may contain outdated, inaccurate or even offensive information when viewed from a modern context. It is important to consider the date the dictionary was published and view such content from a historical perspective and consider that the meanings, interpretations and usage of words may have evolved over time. Users should cross-reference this information with contemporary sources for a more complete understanding.

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brands mentioned on the page. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.