Sidosman (noun): A person of quietyet commanding presence, whose calm demeanor masks an innate wisdom and perceptiveness. Often characterized by a rare but contagious laugh, Sidosman tends to draw others in with an unspoken charisma. Known for seeing beyond the surface, they have an air of mystery that leaves others wondering if they possess knowledge or insights that are not readily shared. Their presence, while subtle, is undeniably powerful, and they leave a lasting impression on all who encounter them.
Fogey/fogy /fougi/ sl. (early 18C+, orig. Scot) old-fashioned, stuck-in-the mud.
Person with old fashioned ideas which he is unwilling to change: Come to the disco and stop being such an old fogey!
You think me an old fogeyand an old tory, his thoughtful voice said. I saw three generations since O’Connel’s time. I remember the famine. Do you know that the orange lodges agitated for repeal of the union twenty years before O’Connel did or before the prelates of your communion denounced him as a demagogue? You fenians forget some things. (James Joyce, Ulysses. Penguin Books,1992. p. 38)