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Elder

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. EHL-dər
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Meaning & History

Derived from Old English ealdra meaning "older", used to distinguish two people who had the same name.

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age, English adjectives, word names
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Entry updated December 14, 2019

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