cinquanter n.2
an old man.
Rocard n.p.: a hoarse mouldichaps, an ouer-worne sincaunter, one that can neither whinnie, nor wag the taile. | ||
Sermon (1632) 158: This is a very pleasing speech to some old Cinque-Caters [OED]. | ||
Burlesque upon Burl. 173: (D.) Take pity, prithee, Upon a poor old Cinque and Quater, Had paid for playing the Creator. |