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ˈfɜrst lɪŋfirstling
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firstlingnoun
The first produce or result, notably firstborn offspring.
firstlingnoun
The first of a class or kind
firstlingnoun
The thing first thought or done.
firstlingadjective
Firstborn.
Etymology: first + -ling
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Firstlingadjective
That which is first produced or brought forth.
Etymology: from first.
All the firstling males that come of thy herd, and of thy flock, thou shalt sanctify unto the Lord thy God. Deutr. xv.
Firstlingnoun
Etymology: from first.
A shepherd next,
More meek, came with the firstlings of his flock,
Choicest and best. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. xi.The tender firstlings of my woolly breed,
Shall on his holy altar often bleed. John Dryden, Virg. Past.The firstlings of the flock are doom’d to die;
Rich fragrant wines the cheering bowl supply. Alexander Pope, Odyss.Our play
Leaps o’er the vaunt and firstlings of these broils,
’Ginning i’ th’ middle. William Shakespeare, Troil. and Cress. Prologue.The flighty purpose works o’erlook,
Unless the deed go with it: from this moment,
The very firstlings of my heart shall be
The firstlings of my hand. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.
Wikipedia
firstling
A firstborn (also known as an eldest child or sometimes firstling) is the first child born to in the birth order of a couple through childbirth. Historically, the role of the firstborn child has been socially significant, particularly for a firstborn son in patriarchal societies. In law, many systems have incorporated the concept of primogeniture, wherein the firstborn child inherits their parent's property. The firstborn in Judaism, the bechor, is also accorded a special position. While an only child will by definition also always be the "firstborn", in larger families the firstborn often perceives themself to be treated differently from later children.
Webster Dictionary
Firstlingnoun
the first produce or offspring; -- said of animals, especially domestic animals; as, the firstlings of his flock
Firstlingnoun
the thing first thought or done
Firstlingadjective
firstborn
Etymology: [First + -ling.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of firstling in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of firstling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- prvníCzech
- ErstgeburtGerman
- primogénitoSpanish
- premier-néFrench
- anak sulungIndonesian
- primiziaItalian
- 最上のものJapanese
- primogênitoPortuguese
- trufandaRomanian
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