eldest

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɛldɪst/

Adjective

1. superlative form of old; greatest in age or seniority.

   eldest son

Synonyms

• oldest

Translations

• Russian: са́мый ста́рший

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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