old man

== English == === Alternative forms === oldman (nonstandard) old-man (nonstandard) === Etymology === From Middle English alde mann, aldman, elde man, oldeman, from Old English eald man. === Pronunciation === === Noun === old man (countable and uncountable, plural old men) (literally) An elderly man. Synonyms: codger; see also Thesaurus:old man Antonym: old lady (colloquial) One's father. Synonyms: dad, pa; see also Thesaurus:father Antonym: old lady (colloquial) A husband, or male significant other, irrespective of age. Synonym: hubby Antonym: old lady (slang) One's male employer, irrespective of age. Synonyms: boss, governor (slang, military) A unit's commanding officer, or the commander of a naval vessel, irrespective of age. (Australia) An Australian Aboriginal elder. (UK, dated) Term of address for a male friend, irrespective of age. Synonyms: old bean, old chap (theology, uncountable) Synonym of Old Adam. (uncountable, herbs) Synonym of southernwood. (Christianity) The state of human nature without the spiritual transformation brought about by redemption through Jesus Christ. (Australia) Used attributively to denote something of exceptional size, strength, age etc. [from 19th c.] ==== Usage notes ==== Except for the term of address for a friend, to use the phrase to the face of one's father, employer, etc. would be considered disrespectful or insubordinate. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === old lady old woman old chap === Anagrams === Dolman, almond, Mondal, dolman, Moland, Lamond, Almond, Maldon