An imaginary fold of skin that would allow the ear to be closed as the eye can be.

(marketing, business) A person who begins using a product or service at or around the time it becomes available.

plural of early adopter

Obsolete form of alderman.

plural of earldorman

A stage in human development, generally including toddlerhood and some time afterwards.

The formal teaching and care of young children by people other than their family, or in settings outside of the home, before the age of normal schooling.

Voting earlier than the voting date, such as when performed by mail or online.

plural of early voter

A person who votes earlier than the election date, for example by voting by mail.