"auldest" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|superlative adjective}} auldest
  1. superlative form of auld: most auld Tags: form-of, superlative Form of: auld (extra: most auld)
    Sense id: en-auldest-en-adj-m6089Ey7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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