Bewhiskered

/bɪˈwɪskɚd/ adjective

Definition

Having prominent or striking whiskers; covered with whiskers.

Etymology

Past participle of 'bewhisker,' used as an adjective with the '-ed' ending. Describes someone covered in or characterized by whiskers.

Kelly Says

Victorian literature loved adjectives like 'bewhiskered' to describe men—a single word could conjure an entire bushy-faced gentleman, making it a favorite of novelists describing characters.

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