Grizel

/ˈɡrɪzəl/ verb

Definition

To make grey or to become grey; to turn grey with age or to make something appear grey.

Etymology

From 'griz-' (grey) plus '-el' suffix; related to Middle English and Old French terms for grey color.

Kelly Says

This word captures that specific aging process where color fades to grey—similar to how 'greying' is used today, but 'grizel' is so archaic it sounds almost magical now.

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