Definition of elder

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

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Elder :: Elder (a.) One who is older; a superior in age; a senior.
Diselder :: Diselder (v. t.) To deprive of an elder or elders, or of the office of an elder..
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..
Patriarch :: Patriarch (n.) A venerable old man; an elder. Also used figuratively.
Pique :: Pique (n.) In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in hand, or to play before the adversary counts one..
Sire :: Sire (n.) A tittle of respect formerly used in speaking to elders and superiors, but now only in addressing a sovereign..
Matronal :: Matronal (a.) Of or pertaining to a matron; suitable to an elderly lady or to a married woman; grave; motherly.
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..
Wielder :: Wielder (n.) One who wields or employs; a manager; a controller.
Elder :: Elder (a.) Older; more aged, or existing longer..
Eldership :: Eldership (n.) The state of being older; seniority.
Elderly :: Elderly (a.) Somewhat old; advanced beyond middle age; bordering on old age; as, elderly people..
Methodist :: Methodist (a.) Of or pertaining to the sect of Methodists; as, Methodist hymns; a Methodist elder..
Ancient :: Ancient (n.) A senior; an elder; a predecessor.
Scout :: Scout (n.) A fielder in a game for practice.
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..
Schwenkfelder :: Schwenkfelder (n.) Alt. of Schwenkfeldia.
Fielder :: Fielder (n.) A ball payer who stands out in the field to catch or stop balls.
Buffer :: Buffer (n.) A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an elderly man..
Fielding :: Fielding (n.) The act of playing as a fielder.
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