a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
dominance or power through legal authority
one of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
of long duration; not new
skilled through long experience
(used informally especially for emphasis)
