Old Coot is a slang term used to describe an elderly person, usually one who is seen as eccentric or out of touch with modern times. The term can be broken down into four crossword solutions: FOGEY (5 letters), CODGER (6 letters), Foggy (4 letters), and GEEZER (6 letters). FOGEY is derived from the Dutch word 'voge' meaning 'old man'. CODGER is derived from the English dialect word 'CADGER' meaning 'BEGGAR'. Foggy is derived from the Middle English word 'foggie' meaning 'dim-witted'. Finally, GEEZER is derived from the Middle English word 'GEYSER' meaning 'old man'.