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Ancient :: Ancient (n.) A senior; an elder; a predecessor.

Field :: Field (v. t.) To catch, stop, throw, etc. (the ball), as a fielder..

Leg :: Leg (n.) A fielder whose position is on the outside, a little in rear of the batter..

Guelderrose'' :: Guelderrose' (n.) A cultivated variety of a species of Viburnum (V. Opulus), bearing large bunches of white flowers; -- called also snowball tree..

Presbyter :: Presbyter (n.) An elder in the early Christian church. See 2d Citation under Bishop, n., 1..

Overthrow :: Overthrow (n.) A faulty return of the ball by a fielder, so that the striker makes an additional run..

Viburnum :: Viburnum (n.) A genus of shrubs having opposite, petiolate leaves and cymose flowers, several species of which are cultivated as ornamental, as the laurestine and the guelder-rose..

Legitimist :: Legitimist (n.) Specifically, a supporter of the claims of the elder branch of the Bourbon dynasty to the crown of France..

Deacon :: Deacon (n.) An officer in Christian churches appointed to perform certain subordinate duties varying in different communions. In the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches, a person admitted to the lowest order in the ministry, subordinate to the bishops and priests. In Presbyterian churches, he is subordinate to the minister and elders, and has charge of certain duties connected with the communion service and the care of the poor. In Congregational churches, he is subordinate to the pastor, and

Fielder :: Fielder (n.) A ball payer who stands out in the field to catch or stop balls.

Skilder :: Skilder (v. i.) To beg; to pilfer; to skelder.

Welder :: Welder (n.) One who welds, or unites pieces of iron, etc., by welding..

Matronly :: Matronly (a.) Advanced in years; elderly.

Elderwort :: Elderwort (n.) Danewort.

Elder :: Elder (n.) A genus of shrubs (Sambucus) having broad umbels of white flowers, and small black or red berries..

Elder :: Elder (a.) One who is older; a superior in age; a senior.

Priest :: Priest (n.) A presbyter elder; a ministe.

Scout :: Scout (n.) A fielder in a game for practice.

Gelder :: Gelder (n.) One who gelds or castrates.

Eldership :: Eldership (n.) The state of being older; seniority.

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