FIRSTBORN

firstborn, eldest

(adjective) first in order of birth; “the firstborn child”

firstborn, eldest

(noun) the offspring who came first in the order of birth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

firstborn (plural firstborn or firstborns)

The first child to be born to a parent or family.

Antonyms

• (eldest child): lastborn

Adjective

firstborn (not comparable)

Born as the first one in a family, flock or the like.

Most excellent; most distinguished or exalted.

Antonyms

• (born first): lastborn

Source: Wiktionary


First"born`, a.

Definition: First brought forth; first in the order of nativity; eldest; hence, most excellent; most distinguished or exalted.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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