Sekirov Dictionary

elder

UK /ˈɛldə/US /ˈɛldɚ/

noun14

  1. [in the plural] One who is older than another.
  2. A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
  3. An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities.
  4. A clergyman authorized to administer all the sacraments.
  5. (US) One ordained to the lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood.
  6. A pagan or Heathen priest or priestess.
  7. A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
  8. Any of the other species of the genus Sambucus: small trees, shrubs or herbaceous perennials with red, purple, or white and yellow berries (some of which are poisonous).
  9. An old person.
  10. (US) A male missionary.
  11. Title for a male missionary; title for a general authority.
  12. One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.
  13. A cow's udder, especially used as food.
  14. (no longer used) A priest.

adjective1

  1. Closer to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.

verb1

  1. To admonish or reprove for improper conduct by the elders of the meeting.
forms

eldered · eldering · elders

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