firstling

noun

first·​ling ˈfərst-liŋ How to pronounce firstling (audio)
1
: the first of a class or kind
2
: the first offspring or result of something

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of firstling was in 1530

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“Firstling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firstling. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

firstling

noun
first·​ling ˈfərst-liŋ How to pronounce firstling (audio)
: one that comes or is produced first
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