eldest

English

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

eldest

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

Usage notes

The normal superlative of old is oldest. The irregular form eldest is sometimes used with family members, but it is otherwise rare.

Synonyms

Translations

Adjective

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

Noun

eldest (plural eldests)

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

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