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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Eldren, Eld(e)ring, a. Also: eldern, eldrene, -rane, -ron, -roun, -run, elderand. [ME. (rare) eldern-, eldrin (c 1300), elderne (c 1200).]

1. Of persons: Old, elderly. 14.. Acts I. p. xxvii.
All kynd of monthis … Within Scotland hes mercheis thre, … As eldrene [v.r. eldern, eldron] men dois record 1547 Treas. Acc. IX. 128.
Gevyn to ane eldrun man … to by him ane hors 1557 Melrose R. Rec. III. 155.
In presence of the eldering brether of the said abbay 1560 Rolland Seven S. 2318.
Ane walking come vpon this elderin knicht; He culd not sleip Ib. 4435.
It is said … That crueltie it is appropriat To eldering knichtis

2. Of garments or other articles: Old. 1572–3 Elgin Rec. I. 136.
Ane pair auld brekis, ane auld castyng coit and ane eldren sark 1582 Edinb. Test. XI. 314 b.
Ane pair of eldring cloikis of blak 1583 Ib. XII. 226 b.
Ane eldrane kirtill, ane pittiecoit, ane eldrane mantill 1606 Ib. XLI. 292.
Ane elderand kirtill of russetis 1608 Ib. XLIV. 283 b.
Four new seckis with tua eldroun seckis 1617 Ib. XLIX. 323.
Ane eldren rid wylicoit