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elders and betters |
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your elders and betters (old-fashioned) people who are older than you and who should be treated with respect When we were children, we were always taught to respect our elders and betters. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Pumblechook, who had an objection to being interrupted; "I mean, enjoying himself with his elders and betters, and improving himself with their conversation, and rolling in the lap of luxury. You're my elders and betters, you know; I was obliged to come when you sent for me. ud be all very well for Adam Bede to act under him, but it isn't to be supposed the squire 'ud appoint a young fellow like Adam, when there's his elders and betters at hand |
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