Nestors

Dictionary, 'Nestors' means the elderly of the village, in reference to the Homeric hero Nestor famous for his age and wisdom.

Note: "Nestors" 2002

I then scanned down the matching Nestors to find the right village and surname.

Genealogue Challenge #41 2007

The senior who disliked the gun was importunate for a charm to cure his sick camel: having obtained it, he blessed us in a set speech, which lasted at least half an hour, and concluded with spitting upon the whole party for good luck. 22 It is always well to encourage these Nestors; they are regarded with the greatest reverence by the tribes, who believe that

First footsteps in East Africa 2003

Nestors of the forest I have frequently mentioned.

Letters written during a short residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark 2003

As they passed in triumph through the village they were cheered by the men, women, and children, collected as usual on the tops of the lodges, and were exhorted by the Nestors of the village to be generous in their dealings with the white men.

Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 Charles Herbert Sylvester

Arrived in England to study law, he had there the privilege of the personal acquaintance of Lord Brougham, then one of the Nestors of the great Emancipation conflict.

West Indian Fables by James Anthony Froude Explained by J. J. Thomas

It is filthy coming on the place, for there is reek from the river and staleness from the shops -- ancient whiffs no wise enfeebled by their longevity, Nestors of their race with span of seventy lusty summers.

Journeys to Bagdad 1906

The Sublime Porte, as we shall see, improved on the procrastinating methods of the Nestors of European diplomacy [177].

The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) John Holland Rose 1898

This venerable gallery of Nestors will include those of all periods and nations, but as the modern references are more available greater attention will be given to them.

Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine 1896

This venerable gallery of Nestors will include those of all periods and nations, but as the modern references are more available greater attention will be given to them.

Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine 1896