eldest

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛldɪst/
• Hyphenation: eld‧est

eldest

1. superlative form of old: most old; greatest in age or seniority.

   eldest son

The normal superlative of old is oldest. The irregular form eldest is sometimes used with family members, but it is otherwise rare.

• oldest

eldest (not comparable)

1. (card games) (of a player) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.
2. (card games) (of a hand) Having higher, or superior cards.
   • 2003, ‎Thunder Bay Press, The Card Game Set

     Each player draws a card, and the lowest becomes eldest hand.

eldest (plural eldests)

1. The eldest child in a family, or individual in a group.

• Ledets, steeld