A Witch (especially in Gardnerian Wicca) of a rank who helps govern a coven. Some covens require you to be the leader of a coven for nine years before you can be considered to be an elder. If the HP or HPS steps down, they become an Elder. Also, someone of high stature for a long period among a Wiccan community.
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