Old English (Mercian) eldrost "most advanced in age, that was born first," superlative of eald, ald "old" (see old). Superseded by oldest since 16c. Compare elder (adj.).
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eld
elder
elderly
eldest
eldorado
Eldred
eldritch
Eleanor
elect
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