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Eldred

[ el-drid ]

/ ˈɛl drɪd /

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noun

a male given name: from Old English words meaning “old” and “counsel.”

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for eldred

Mrs. Eldred acknowledged her presence and Prothero's by a vague movement of respect.
The Creators|May Sinclair
Late in the evening of that day, Tanqueray, as he sat in miserable meditation, was surprised by the appearance of Mrs. Eldred.
The Creators|May Sinclair
But still the continued cry of Eldred Pottinger was, A little longer—a little longer yet.
History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. I (of 3)|Sir John William Kaye
Inquiries from Tanqueray as to the health of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred.
The Creators|May Sinclair

It was at Olivers Stanway, once the residence of the Eldred family.
Chats on Old Furniture|Arthur Hayden

Word Origin and History for eldred

Eldred

masc. proper name, from Old English Ealdred, literally "great in counsel," from eald "old, great" (see old) + ræd "advice, counsel" (see read (v.)).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper