eldra

Old English

Alternative forms

yldra, ieldra

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *alþizô, whence also Old High German altiro, Old Norse ellri.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈeldrɑ/

Adjective

eldra

elder

Related terms

aldormann, ealdormann

Descendants

Middle English: eldre
- English: elder
- Scots: elder

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