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Definition of elder

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Elder (a.) A person who, on account of his age, occupies the office of ruler or judge; hence, a person occupying any office appropriate to such as have the experience and dignity which age confers; as, the elders of Israel; the elders of the synagogue; the elders in the apostolic church..

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Yielder :: Yielder (n.) One who yields.

Sire :: Sire (n.) A tittle of respect formerly used in speaking to elders and superiors, but now only in addressing a sovereign..

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

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

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

Eldern :: Eldern (a.) Made of elder.

Slip :: Slip (n.) A fielder stationed on the off side and to the rear of the batsman. There are usually two of them, called respectively short slip, and long slip..

Diselder :: Diselder (v. t.) To deprive of an elder or elders, or of the office of an elder..

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

Fielding :: Fielding (n.) The act of playing as a fielder.

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

Gelder-rose :: Gelder-rose (n.) Same as Guelder-rose.

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

Duenna :: Duenna (n.) An elderly lady holding a station between a governess and companion, and appointed to have charge over the younger ladies in a Spanish or a Portuguese family..

Senior :: Senior (a.) More advanced than another in age; prior in age; elder; hence, more advanced in dignity, rank, or office; superior; as, senior member; senior counsel..

Elder :: Elder (a.) An aged person; one who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.

Elderish :: Elderish (a.) Somewhat old; elderly.

Welder :: Welder (n.) One who welds, or wields..

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

Schwenkfelder :: Schwenkfelder (n.) Alt. of Schwenkfeldia.