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vanhin [vˈanhɪn]

a comparative | Comparative of old; greater than another in age or seniority.

n An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.

n One who is older than another.

n An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities

n (US|Mormonism) The lowest office in the w:Melchizedek priesthood (Latter Day Saints) | Melchizedek priesthood.

n (US|Mormonism) One ordained to the office of elder.

n (US|Mormonism) Male missionary, title for a male missionary; title for a w:general authority | general authority.

n (paganism|and|Heathenry) A pagan or Heathen priest or priestess.

n A small tree of the genus Sambucus having white flowers in a cluster, and purple berries.