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first wa·ter
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Princeton's WordNet
first waternoun
the highest quality gems
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first waternoun
The highest quality of gemstones, especially of diamonds and pearls.
first waternoun
Of the highest rank or quality.
Etymology: first + water
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first water
First water refers to the highest quality or grade of a gem, specifically a diamond. It originates from the clarity and purity of water, symbolizing the absence of flaws or inclusions in the gemstone. In a broader context, it can be used to describe anything of superior quality or excellence.
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First water
First Water means "highest quality" and is a term which originates from the gemstone trade. The clarity of diamonds is assessed by their translucence; the more like water, the higher the quality. The comparison of diamonds with water dates back to at least the early 17th century, and Shakespeare alludes to it in Pericles, 1607. The 1753 edition of Chambers' Encyclopedia has this under an entry for 'Diamond':
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of first water in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of first water in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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