eldest vs preceding

eldest

noun
  • The eldest child in a family, or individual in a group. 

adj
  • (of a hand) Having higher, or superior cards. 

  • (of a player) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players. 

preceding

adj
  • Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence. 

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