eldest

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AdjectiveEdit

eldest

1. superlative form of old: most old; greatest in age or seniority.

   eldest son

eldest ‎(not comparable)

1. (card games) (of a player) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.
2. (card games) (of a hand) Having higher, or superior cards.
   • 2003, ‎Thunder Bay Press, The Card Game Set

     Each player draws a card, and the lowest becomes eldest hand.

Usage notesEdit

The normal superlative of old is oldest. The irregular form eldest is sometimes used with family members, but it is otherwise rare.

SynonymsEdit

• oldest

TranslationsEdit

greatest in age or seniority

• Esperanto: plejaĝa
• Russian: са́мый ста́рший ‎(sámyj stáršij), старе́йший (ru) ‎(staréjšij) (not with family members)