Synonyms for oldster


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ohld-ster
Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊld stər

Top 10 synonyms for oldster Other synonyms for the word oldster

Définition of oldster

Origin :
  • 1818, colloquial, from old + -ster, on analogy of youngster.
  • noun senior
Example sentences :
  • But as an oldster I can be heartily thankful for the novels of the 1-10 Geo.
  • Extract from : « Roundabout Papers » by William Makepeace Thackeray
  • Hurrying back to his comrades he cried "I have seen the oldster of the dreams."
  • Extract from : « The Life of Sir Richard Burton » by Thomas Wright
  • "Orenians coming," he grunted, and went back out to join the oldster.
  • Extract from : « Collectivum » by Mike Lewis
  • Reluctantly, the oldster backed away and fell into the chair again.
  • Extract from : « Collectivum » by Mike Lewis
  • Yet, no: William really had some oddities that would have caught even an oldster's eye.
  • Extract from : « And Even Now » by Max Beerbohm
  • Ain't particular comfortable for an oldster like me when they's a full-grown, man-eatin' outlaw layin' about the grounds.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He swung his club behind him but the oldster was already scampering for the safety of the rock.
  • Extract from : « The Ethical Engineer » by Henry Maxwell Dempsey
  • Thus did Jack at once take the rank of an oldster, and soon became the leader of all the mischief.
  • Extract from : « Mr. Midshipman Easy » by Captain Frederick Marryat
  • The oldster before mentioned put his hand into the breadbasket, and seized a handful of the biscuit.
  • Extract from : « The King's Own » by Captain Frederick Marryat
  • “Done,” replied the oldster, throwing the contents of his hand at Jerry with all his force.
  • Extract from : « The King's Own » by Captain Frederick Marryat
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