eldest (adj.) Old form(s): eld'st
oldest, longest
CE I.i.125[Egeon to Duke] My youngest boy, and yet my eldest care
Ham III.iii.37[Claudius alone, of his offence] It hath the primal eldest curse upon't
Tem V.i.186[Alonso to Ferdinand, of Miranda] Your eld'st acquaintance cannot be three hours
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