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 Eldest \Eld"est\, a. [AS. yldest, superl. of eald old. See
   {Elder}, a.]
   1. Oldest; longest in duration. --Shak.
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   2. Born or living first, or before the others, as a son,
      daughter, brother, etc.; first in origin. See {Elder}. "My
      lady's eldest son." --Shak.
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            Their eldest historians are of suspected credit.
                                                  --Bp.
                                                  Stillingfleet.
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   {Eldest hand} (Card Playing), the player on the dealer's left
      hand. --R. A. Proctor.
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