Eld

Pronunciation: /ɛld/

Definitions of eld

noun a group of people of advanced age or experience

Example Sentences

A1 In some cultures, elders are highly respected for their wisdom and experience.

A2 The village council consisted of respected elders who made important decisions.

B1 The elders of the community gathered to discuss the upcoming harvest festival.

B2 The council of elders met to address the concerns of the villagers.

C1 The elders of the tribe held a sacred ceremony to honor their ancestors.

C2 The council of elders was responsible for mediating disputes and upholding traditions in the village.

Examples of eld in a Sentence

formal The eld members of the council have decades of experience in governance.

informal The eld folks in the neighborhood always gather for morning walks.

slang I can't believe that eld dude still parties like he's in college.

figurative The eld of the forest whispered ancient secrets to those who dared to listen.

Grammatical Forms of eld

• past tense: elded
• plural: elds
• comparative: elder
• superlative: eldest
• present tense: elds
• future tense: will eld
• perfect tense: have elded
• continuous tense: is elding
• singular: eld
• positive degree: eld
• infinitive: to eld
• gerund: elding
• participle: elded

Origin and Evolution of eld

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'eld' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'eald'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'eld' evolved to refer to old age or the state of being old. It is also used in literature and poetry to convey a sense of wisdom and experience associated with old age.