Definition of one's elders and betters
- You should respect your elders and betters.
: elderberry
: of earlier birth or greater age
: of or relating to earlier times : former
: of or relating to a more advanced time of life
: one living in an earlier period
: one who is older : senior
: an aged person
: comparative of good
: greater than half
: improved in health or mental attitude
: to make better (see 1better): such as
: to make more tolerable or acceptable
: to make more complete or perfect
: comparative of well
: in a more excellent manner
: to greater advantage : preferably
: had better (see 3better 1b)
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