eldern Synonyms & Antonyms
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Eldern as an Adjective
1
Elder; elderly; aged; old.
2
Not new; old; ancient.
3
Made of elder wood, or of the elder tree.
Word Forms & Grammar
eldern (comparative more eldern, superlative most eldern)
eldern (not comparable)
Origin of Eldern
Origin 1: From Middle English eldern, eldrin, elderne, equivalent to elder + -en.
Origin 2: From an alteration (due to elder) of Middle English ellern (“eldern”), from Old English ellærn, ellarn (“of elder-wood, eldern”), equivalent to elder + -en.
Eldern: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Elder; elderly; aged; old |
| Comparative / superlative | more eldern, most eldern |