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Webster 1913 Edition

Eldern

El′dern

,
Adj.
Made of elder.
[Obs.]
He would discharge us as boys do
eldern
guns.
Marston.

Definition 2024

eldern

eldern

English

Alternative forms

Adjective

eldern ‎(comparative more eldern, superlative most eldern)

  1. (of persons) Elder; elderly; aged; old.
  2. (of things) Not new; old; ancient.

Etymology 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.

Adjective

eldern ‎(not comparable)

  1. (obsolete) Made of elder wood.
    • Marston
      He would discharge us as boys do eldern guns.

Etymology

From Middle English eldern, eldrin, elderne, equivalent to elder +‎ -en.

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