Elder

Elder Written by Rachel G (3/31/2008 5:53 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mr Knightley, penned by Elbè

"Elder" means the firstborn of two brothers (or siblings).

"Eldest" means the firstborn of three or more.

So there are only two Knightley brothers. That is how I understand it, at any rate.

Mr Knightley Elbè (3/31/2008 5:36 a.m.)

Elder Rachel G (3/31/2008 5:53 a.m.)
- Only two, I agree but JA wasn't always consistent kathleen (elder) (3/31/2008 7:00 a.m.)

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