Whisker vs Beard

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Amigos4

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What is the differences between a whisker and a beard?

A 'whisker' is a single facial hair. A 'beard' consists of many whiskers.

A 'whisker' is what every young boy dreams of having. A 'beard' is what every man has at least once in his life.

Do you have whiskers, belly_ttt? Or do you have a beard? ;-)

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George Carlin once pointed out that "whiskers" has a more friendly, folksy sound to it, while "beard" sounds severe and intimidating. Gabby Hayes had whiskers; Lenin had a beard. ;-)
 
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