‖n. [ NL. ] See Gerocomy. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to gerocomy. Dr. John Smith. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. gérocomie, fr. Gr. &unr_; an old man + &unr_; to take care of. ] That part of medicine which treats of regimen for old people. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;. ] (Gr. Antiq.) Magistrates in Sparta, who with the ephori and kings, constituted the supreme civil authority. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, an old man + &unr_; to rule. ] Government by old men. [ R. ] Gladstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ Pg. geropiga. ] A mixture composed of unfermented grape juice, brandy, sugar, etc., for adulteration of wines.