senectitude

[si-nek-ti-tood, -tyood] / sɪˈnɛk tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

NOUN

old age

Synonyms

WEAK

advanced age agedness decrepitude elderliness fatuity imbecility infirmity second childhood senescence senility weakness year

Example Sentences

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The Archbold had not deigned to make him safe; senectitude had done that.

From Hard Cash by Reade, Charles