spade beard

noun

1
: an oblong beard with square ends
2
: a beard rounded off at the top and pointed at the bottom
spade-bearded adjective

Word History

Etymology

spade entry 1

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of spade beard was in 1598

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“Spade beard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spade%20beard. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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