old fogey

== English == === Alternative forms === old fogy === Etymology === In 1811, an Old Fogey was a nickname for an invalid, wounded soldier; derived from the French fougueux (“fierce or fiery”). Alternatively, compare fogey. === Pronunciation === === Noun === old fogey (plural old fogies) (idiomatic) An old and overly conservative person. Synonyms: see Thesaurus:old person ==== Related terms ==== young fogey fogey ==== Translations ==== === References ===