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Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛldɪst/
  • Hyphenation: eld‧est

Adjective edit

eldest

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

Usage notes edit

The normal superlative of old is oldest. The form eldest usually refers to relations with respect to seniority in age.

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Adjective edit

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, The Card Game Set[1], Thunder Bay Press:
      Each player draws a card, and the lowest becomes eldest hand.

Noun edit

eldest (plural eldests)

  1. The eldest child in a family, or individual in a group.

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Verb edit

eldest

  1. inflection of eldast:
    1. present tense
    2. past tense