elderdom

Definitions

1. Authority; dominion.
   uncountable
2. Preeminence; superiority.
   uncountable
3. The authority, rule, or office of an elder.
   uncountable
4. The state of being an elder, or of being older; elderhood.
   uncountable
5. The role or influence of an elder or elders.
   uncountable

Examples

“Both of these things Moses fulfilled, when he refused elderdom or authority, [...]”

“The name⟳ of one of these was Claudius, who arrogated to himself elderdom over the others, though they by no means allowed his claim⟳ of superiority, hut quarrelled with him.”

“Hence the popular belief that elderdom was most of all at home on Russian soil.”

“Thanks to him, I have⟳ a better sense⟳ of what it takes to morph gracefully into elderdom.”

“The weight of elderdom in our family was like⟳ a drapery to be taken for granted. In which anyone could at times gratefully hide⟳.”

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