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11elder — I. 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 II. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ieldra, comparative of eald… …
12Elder — This is the English translation of the Greek word Presbuteros, meaning Presbyter or Priest, the title of one admitted to the second Order of the Ministry. It has been pointed out that in Scriptural usage and in Church History such a person as… …
13ELDER — a name given to certain office bearers in the Presbyterian Church, associated with the minister in certain spiritual functions short of teaching and administering sacraments; their duties embrace the general oversight of the congregation, and… …
14elder statesman — 1. an influential citizen, often a retired high official, whose advice is sought by government leaders. 2. any influential member of a company, group, etc., whose advice is respected. 3. Japanese Hist. any of the political leaders who retired… …
15Presiding elder — Elder Eld er, n. [AS. ealdor an elder, prince, fr. eald old. See {Old}, and cf. {Elder}, a., {Alderman}.] 1. One who is older; a superior in age; a senior. 1 Tim. v. 1. [1913 Webster] 2. An aged person; one who lived at an earlier period; a… …
16Ruling elder — Elder Eld er, n. [AS. ealdor an elder, prince, fr. eald old. See {Old}, and cf. {Elder}, a., {Alderman}.] 1. One who is older; a superior in age; a senior. 1 Tim. v. 1. [1913 Webster] 2. An aged person; one who lived at an earlier period; a… …
17Electoral district of Elder — Elder is an electoral district of the House of Assembly in the Australian state of South Australia. It is named after nineteenth century businessman and philanthropist Thomas Elder. Elder is a 16.4km² urban electorate in Adelaide s south west,… …
18Daniel K. Elder — Cmd. Sgt. Maj Daniel K. Elder Nickname topsarge …
19Robert Peake the Elder — (c. 1551 – 1619) was an English painter active in the later part of Elizabeth I s reign and for most of the reign of James I. In 1604, he was appointed picture maker to the heir to the throne, Prince Henry, and in 1607, serjeant painter to King… …
20Cato the Elder — Marcus Porcius Cato Maior, Cato the Elder Marcus Porcius Cato[1] (234 BC, Tusculum – 149 BC) was a Roman statesman, commonly referred to as Censorius (the Censor), Sapiens (the Wise), Priscus (the Ancient), or Major, Cato the El …
