noun
eldfather
Eldfather (noun) means One's grandfather or forefather.
noun
1
One's grandfather or forefather.
2
One's father-in-law.
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Etymology
From Middle English eldfader, variant of olde fader, from Old English eald fæder (“grandfather, ancestor”), equivalent to eld (“old”) + father. Cognate with Scots eldfader (“grandfather, father-in-law”), Old Frisian aldafeder (“grandfather”).
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What is the meaning of eldfather?
"eldfather" (noun) means one's grandfather or forefather.
What are the different meanings of eldfather?
"eldfather" has 2 main meanings: 1. One's grandfather or forefather; 2. One's father-in-law.