Elder / Older - when to use which!


	Elder / Older - when to use which!

JediKnut

6-28-2007 5:03 PM

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older, elder, oldest, eldest, english

JediKnut says:

Always wondered which was correct to use & when... This clears things up...briefly, before confusing you again!

Worth a read though.

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