of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black | of long duration; not new |
intermediate in character or position | (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age |
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair | skilled through long experience |
used to signify the Confederate forces in the American Civil War (who wore grey uniforms) | (used for emphasis) very familiar |
| excellent |
| just preceding something else in time or order |
| belonging to some prior time |