Eldest

Definition of Eldest

Eld´est

a.

1.

Oldest; longest in duration.

2.

Born or living first, or before the others, as a son, daughter, brother, etc.; first in origin. See Elder.

Their eldest historians are of suspected credit.

- Bp. Stillingfleet.

Eldest hand
(Card Playing) the player on the dealer's left hand. - R. A. Proctor.

Related Words

first, firstborn

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