eldest

Etymology

adj

  1. superlative form of old: most old; greatest in age or seniority.
    eldest son

adj

  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.
    Each player draws a card, and the lowest becomes eldest hand. 2003, The Card Game Set, Thunder Bay Press

noun

  1. The eldest child in a family, or individual in a group.

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