eldest
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: eldests
Sense 1
(of a player) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
(of a hand) Having higher, or superior cards.
Adjective
Examples
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
The eldest child in a family, or individual in a group.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “eldest” mean?
(of a player) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.
Is “eldest” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.