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1. eldrehēde n.

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Seniority. …

2. eldernlī̆ch(e adv.

Additional spellings: eldernliche
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From the days of our forefathers, of oId. …

3. eldringes n. plural

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(a) Parents; (b) ancestors. …

4. elderling n.

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Ancestor. …

5. fōr(e-eldres n. plural

Additional spellings: fore-eldres
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Ancestors, forbears. …

6. eldre n. (usually plural)

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A parent (in quot. a1333 extended to include godparents); an ancestor or forefather; a predecessor. …

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