Chapter Egotism to Embark of E by Soule's Synonymes

Elbow-room, n. Scope, swing, range, sweep, opportunity, liberty of action, a fair field, room enough.

Eld, n.

1. Old age, decrepitude, decadence decay.

2. Olden time, antiquity, former or bygone ages, bygone times, the past.

Elder, a.

1. Older, senior, earlier born.

2. Senior, ranking, previously appointed or commissioned.

3. Earlier, more ancient, ancient, olden.

Elder, n.

1. Senior, superior in age.

2. Old man, aged man, venerable man.

3. Presbyter, ruling elder.

Elderly, a. Somewhat old, somewhat advanced in life.

Eldership, n.

1. Seniority.

2. Elder’s office.

3. Order of elders, body of elders.

Eldest, a. Oldest.

Elect, v. a. Choose, select, cull, pick, prefer, single out, fix upon, pitch upon, pick out, make choice of.

Elect, a.

1. Choose, selected, picked, choice.

2. Elected, appointed (but not installed in office).