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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 el·der n. Pronunciation: ' el-dər Function: noun Etymology: Middle English eldre, from Old English ellærn; perhaps akin to Old English alor alder ― more at ALDER Date: before 12th century : ELDERBERRY 2 ]]> 2 elder n. Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ieldra, comparative of eald old Date: before 12th century 1 : of earlier birth or greater age <his elder brother> 2 : of or relating to earlier times : FORMER 3 archaic : of or relating to a more advanced time of life 4 : prior or superior in rank, office, or validity]]> 3 elder n. Function: noun Date: before 12th century 1 : one living in an earlier period 2 a : one who is older : SENIOR <a child trying to please her elder s > b : an aged person 3 : one having authority by virtue of age and experience <the village elder s > 4 : any of various officers of religious groups: as a : PRESBYTER 1 b : a permanent officer elected by a Presbyterian congregation and ordained to serve on the session and assist the pastor at communion c : MINISTER 2 d : a leader of the Shakers e : a Mormon ordained to the Melchizedek priesthood –el·der·ship \- ˌ ship\ noun ]]> elder (as used in expressions) n. box elder elder statesman marsh elder ]]>