01 a. Oldest; longest in duration.
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Oldest; longest in duration.
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Born or living first, or before the others, as a son, daughter, brother, etc.; first in origin. See Elder. See: Elder“Their eldest historians are of suspected credit.” — Bp. Stillingfleet.
Phrases & compounds
Eldest hand —
the player on the dealer's left hand.