eldest
adjectivenouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈɛldɪst//
(of a player) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.
adjective
- 1
(of a player) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.
- 2
(of a hand) Having higher, or superior cards.
Each player draws a card, and the lowest becomes eldest hand.
- 3
Also a form of oldsuperlative form of old: most old; greatest in age or seniority.
The eldest son was usually given the name of his paternal grandfather, later children those of other relatives.
noun
- 1
The eldest child in a family, or individual in a group.
Forms
- plural
- eldests
Elder · A surname.elderly · old; having lived for relatively many years.elderman · A male elder (leader of tribe or community).
eldest · (of a player) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.
Eleanor · A female given name.elect · One chosen or set apart.elected · One who is elected.