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The state of being older; seniority.

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  1. n. The state of being older; seniority.
  2. n. Office of an elder; collectively, a body of elders.
  3. n. the office of elder
  4. 1. The state of being older; seniority. "Paternity an eldership." Sir W. Raleigh. 2. Office of an elder; collectively, a body of elders.
  5. n. the office of elder