English · Word Candidate

elder

/ˈeldə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: elders · eldering · eldered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Closer to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người nhận thẻ gần với người chia bài

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Adjective

Examples

The deal fell to Copling and the automaton therefore had the first "elder hand," with the advantage of a discard of five cards against its opponent's three.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người lãnh đạo hoặc thành viên cao tuổi của một bộ tộc hoặc cộng đồng

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Noun

Examples

We were presented to the village elder.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An old person.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một người già

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NounRegister: US

Examples

Treating illness among society’s elders is challenging since board-certified geriatricians (physicians trained, knowledgeable and certified in treating older patients) are in short supply, here in El Paso and throughout the country.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To admonish or reprove for improper conduct by the elders of the meeting.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhắc nhở hoặc phê bình vì hành vi không đúng bởi các vị trưởng lão

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Verb

Examples

I was eldered for directly responding to someone else's message in meeting for worship.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “elder” mean?

Closer to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.

Is “elder” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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