plural of elder

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of elder

comparative degree of old: older, greater than another in age or seniority.

An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community. / One who is older than another. / One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.

(Quakerism) To admonish or reprove for improper conduct by the elders of the meeting.

A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries

A cow's udder, especially used as food.

(rare) The smallest administrative unit in Lithuania, equivalent to a ward.

plural of elderate

A surname.