ELDER


Meaning of ELDER in English

I . a.

1.

Older, senior, earlier born.

2.

Senior, ranking, previously appointed or commissioned.

3.

Earlier, more ancient, ancient, olden.

II . n.

1.

Senior, superior in age.

2.

Old man, aged man, venerable man.

3.

Presbyter, ruling ~.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.