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If you go by the dictionary, "grizzled" and "grizzly" both have the same meaning; having grey hair.

In common use, though, "grizzled" is generally used to imply "old" or even "unkempt", and "grizzly" is generally used to imply "bad-tempered" (probably alluding to the behaviour of the "grizzly bear")

..in this case, according to the story, either word would apply!



Got it, thanks.




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