# eldern

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Elder; elderly; aged; old.
2. Not new; old; ancient.

## Etymology
From Middle English eldern, eldrin, elderne, equivalent to elder + -en.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/eldern