Greymane

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A fictional king of Gilneas, a character from the Warcraft fantasy video game franchise known for his gray-streaked mane and stern leadership
2. The name of a fictional monarch who rules the kingdom of Gilneas in the Warcraft fantasy game universe
3. Genn, the gray-maned ruler of Gilneas, a character in Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft fantasy series of games and stories

Etymology: "Greymane" is a plain compound: "grey" joined to "mane," describing a mane that has turned grey, usually on a horse, lion, or wolf. Its meaning follows directly from its parts, so there is no hidden shift to uncover. Both parts are old. "Grey" comes from Old English "grǣg," and "mane" from Old English "manu," which is related to German "Mähne." English has long used the mane to name an animal's neck hair, so compounds like this one were a natural way to single out a particular coat. Because the parts are so transparent, the word needs little explanation beyond them.