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BEARD, PULL A LONG, GRAY
BEARD, PULL A LONG, GRAY
ScnMaster
act the sage, or wise
man
. Beards
have
traditionally indicated age and experience. The image of this expression is that of a
man
who tugs or strokes his long, gray beard as he gives forth his wisdom.
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