| elder | (adjective) used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son | Synonyms: older, sr. |
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| elderly | (adjective) advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables) | Synonyms: aged, older, senior |
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| eldest | (adjective) first in order of birth | Synonyms: firstborn |
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| gelded | (adjective) (of a male animal) having the testicles removed | Synonyms: cut, emasculated |
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| shielded | (adjective) (used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury | - |
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| unshielded | (adjective) (used especially of machinery) not protected by a shield | - |
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