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eldest

[el-dist]

adjective

  1. oldest; firstborn; of greatest age: eldest sister;

    eldest brother;

    eldest sister;

    eldest born.



eldest

/ ˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. being the oldest, esp the oldest surviving child of the same parents

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of eldest1

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English eldesta, superlative of eald, ald; old
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of eldest1

Old English eldesta, superlative of eald old
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An apparent attempt to groom his eldest son to succeed him was reportedly blocked at a 2018 cabinet meeting, since when no further meetings have been held.

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Nicole, the eldest sister and Williams’ colleague at Texas Ballet Theater, leapt at the opportunity to collaborate with her siblings, who both dance for New York City Ballet.

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Their eldest, he said, is studying to become an anesthesiologist at a nearby university.

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She has said she wants to continue until she has played doubles with eldest daughter Charlotte, who often hits with her on the practice court at tournaments.

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She raised her arms in the air after securing victory and rushed over to celebrate with her husband and eldest daughter Charlotte, while youngest daughter Cecilia slept on in her pram.

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