An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

A. S. aldor, Su. G. aeldre, senior.

ELDER, s. Among Presbyterians, one ordained to the exercise of government without having authority to teach, S.
Buik of Discipline.

ELDERSCHIP, s.
1. The ecclesiastical court, now called a Presbytery.
Buik of Discipline.
2. The Kirk-session of a particular congregation, S.
Baillie.

A. S. ealdor-scipe, principatus.

ELDFADER, s.
1. Grandfather.

A. S. eald fader, id.

Barbour.
2. Father in law.
Douglas.

ELDIN, ELDING, s. Fuel of any kind, S.

A. S. aeled, Su. G. eld, fire.

Ferguson.