eld

[ eld ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. age.
2. old age.
3. antiquity.

eld

/ ɛld /

noun

1. old age
2. olden days; antiquity

Word History and Origins

Origin of eld¹

before 1000; Middle English elde, Old English eldo, ieldo, derivative of ( e ) ald old; world

Word History and Origins

Origin of eld¹

Old English eldu; related to Old Norse elli; see old

Example Sentences

Mrs. Pray, though she was contemplating the garb of eld, was unconsciously going back to youth and the joy of playing.

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Martha Waterman caught the recognition of it in Isabel's eyes, pointed at the empty seats of eld, and nodded gayly.

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It was the contrivance of a white-faced thing, a sorcerer, that dwelt in that country in the Wood of Eld.

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I didnt think a mans bloomin ears would ave eld so much row at onct.

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My desires are more laudable,yet honourable eld refuses to impress itself upon my features.

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