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elder hand
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noun
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Origin of elder hand
First recorded in 1580–90
Words nearby elder hand
Eldepryl, elder, elderberry, Elder Brethren, eldercare, elder hand, Elderhostel, elderly, elder statesman, elder stateswoman, eldest
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