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type of berry tree, c. 1400, with excrescent -d- from earlier ellen, from Old English ellæn, ellærn "elderberry tree," origin unknown, perhaps related to alder, which at any rate might be th [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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"elderly person, senior citizen," c. 1200, from Old English eldra "older person, parent; ancestor; chief, prince" (used in biblical translation for Greek presbyter); see elder (adj [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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"more old," Old English (Mercian) eldra, comparative of eald, ald (see old); only English survival of umlaut in comparison. Superseded by older since 16c. Elder statesman (1921) originally w [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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Elder [N] [B] [S]a name frequently used in the Old Testament as denoting a person clothed with authority, and entitled to respect and reverence ( Genesis 50:7 ). It also denoted a political office ( N [..]
Source: biblestudytools.com

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older. The same word also means a large shrub with clusters of white blossoms which turn into purple berries later
Source: eenglish.in

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This term has many meanings, both casual and formal: A group of species of shrubs or small trees with white or cream colored flowers and a berrylike fruit. A term used to differentiate on the basis of [..]
Source: religioustolerance.org

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a name frequently used in the Old Testament as denoting a person clothed with authority, and entitled to respect and reverence (Gen. 50:7). It also denoted a political office (Num. 22:7). The "el [..]
Source: biblegateway.com

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The term elder, or old man as the Hebrew literally imports, was one of extensive use, as an official title, among the Hebrews and the surrounding nations, because the heads of tribes and the leading p [..]
Source: biblegateway.com

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A person ordained to a lifetime ministry of service, word, sacrament and order. He or she is authorized to preach and teach God’s word, to administer the sacraments of baptism and Holy Communion, and [..]
Source: umc.org

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(n) a person who is older than you are(n) any of numerous shrubs or small trees of temperate and subtropical northern hemisphere having white flowers and berrylike fruit(n) any of various church offic [..]
Source: beedictionary.com

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A Plant species in the genus Sambucus, known for the elderberry Fruit. The Plant is also a source of Sambucus nigra Lectins and Ribosome-inactivating protein.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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Older Adults or Aged individuals who are lacking in general strength and are unusually susceptible to Disease or to other infirmity.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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a distinguished man or woman who is recognized in the Aboriginal community for the gift of wisdom, healing and/or spiritual leadership.
Source: ohrc.on.ca

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, sb. a cow’s udder.
Source: ulsterscotsacademy.com

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A vampire who has experienced three or more centuries of unlife. Elders are the most active participants in the Jyhad. Elysium
Source: chicagowod.tripod.com

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A vampire of more than 300 years of age
Source: thecamarilla.tripod.com

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One of the oldest vampires, generally possessing great status and power. Usually over 300 years old and of the 8th generation or lower. Embrace:
Source: unmasqued.com

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An experimental filmmaker, critic, philosopher, and teacher, Elder rose to prominence in the 1980s with his film cycle The Book of All the Dead, 1975–94, among the most ambitious projects in the histo [..]
Source: aci-iac.ca

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Variant of Hélder.
Source: behindthename.com





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