eld

noun

ˈeld 

1

: old age

2

archaic : old times : antiquity

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English ieldo; akin to Old English eald old — more at old

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

eld

noun

ˈeld 

1

: old age

2

archaic : ancient times