Associations to the word «Eldest»

Wiktionary

ELDEST, adjective. Superlative form of old: most old; greatest in age or seniority.
ELDEST, adjective. (card games) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.

Dictionary definition

ELDEST, noun. The offspring who came first in the order of birth.
ELDEST, adjective. First in order of birth; "the firstborn child".

Wise words

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