1
: old age
2
archaic : old times : antiquity

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English ieldo; akin to Old English eald old — more at old

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of eld was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near eld

Cite this Entry

“Eld.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eld. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

eld

noun
1
: old age
2
archaic : ancient times
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