oldster

[ ohld-ster ]

noun

1. an old or elderly person.
2. (in the British navy) a midshipman of four years' standing.

oldster

/ ˈəʊldstə /

noun

1. informal.
   an older person
2. navy a person who has been a midshipman for four years

Word History and Origins

Origin of oldster¹

1810–20; old + -ster, modeled on youngster

Example Sentences

"Calm down, Han," Rhes said in a quieter voice, taking the oldster's arms in both his hands.

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The bored-looking desk clerk—a withered-looking oldster who was probably a retired Starman—gave Alan his room number.

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"I never guess," the oldster with the silver bar and the keystone-shaped red patch on his left shoulder replied.

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“Done,” replied the oldster, throwing the contents of his hand at Jerry with all his force.

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For a moment, the oldster turned his attention from watching for the thing that was coming, and considered him fondly.

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