Ēld'est, a.
a. [A-S. ildest, yldest, superlative of ald, eald, old.] Oldest; most advanced in age; having many years;—usually applied to persons; as, the eldest son.
a. [A-S. ildest, yldest, superlative of ald, eald, old.] Oldest; most advanced in age; having many years;—usually applied to persons; as, the eldest son.