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eldest
adjective el·dest \ˈel-dəst\
: of the greatest age
Full Definition of ELDEST
: of the greatest age or seniority : oldest <my eldest daughter>
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First Known Use of ELDEST
before 12th century
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eldest
adjective el·dest \ˈel-dəst\
Definition of ELDEST for Kids
: being oldest of a group of people <her eldest child>
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