The difference between Eldfather and Eldmother

When used as nouns, eldfather means one's grandfather or forefather, whereas eldmother means one's grandmother or other female ancestor, or one's mother-in-law.


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  1. Eldfather as a noun (dialectal, now, archaic):

    One's grandfather or forefather.

  2. Eldfather as a noun (obsolete):

    One's father-in-law.

  1. Eldmother as a noun (dialectal, now, archaic):

    One's grandmother or other female ancestor, or one's mother-in-law.

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