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Eldest Definition & Meaning

eldest
adjective
  1. first in order of birth; "the firstborn child"
noun
  1. the offspring who came first in the order of birth

"Eldest" in song lyrics

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  • "Oh Jesus, I'm the youngest, Flipsy be the eldest"
    Das EFX — If Only

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Frequently asked questions

What does eldest mean?
first in order of birth; "the firstborn child" the offspring who came first in the order of birth
What part of speech is eldest?
Eldest is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does eldest have?
Eldest has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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