Definition of firstborn Firstborn

/fɚˈstbɔˈɹn/ - [fersborn] - First•born

We found 7 definitions of firstborn from 4 different sources.

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What does firstborn mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: firstborns

firstborn - the offspring who came first in the order of birth
  eldest
  progeny, offspring, issue something that comes into existence as a result; "industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic offspring"; "this skyscraper is the solid materialization of his efforts"

Adjective

firstborn, firstborner, firstbornest

firstborn - first in order of birth; "the firstborn child"
  eldest
  first ranking above all others; "was first in her class"; "the foremost figure among marine artists"; "the top graduate"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • firstborn (Noun)
    The first child to be born to a parent or family.
  • firstborn (Adjective)
    Born as the first one in a family, flock or the like.
  • firstborn (Adjective)
    Most excellent; most distinguished or exalted.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • firstborn (a.)
    First brought forth; first in the order of nativity; eldest; hence, most excellent; most distinguished or exalted.

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