Definitions for firstling
ˈfɜrst lɪŋfirstling

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. firstlingnoun

   The first produce or result, notably firstborn offspring.

2. firstlingnoun

   The first of a class or kind

3. firstlingnoun

   The thing first thought or done.

4. firstlingadjective

   Firstborn.

5. Etymology: first + -ling

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

2. Firstlingnoun

   Etymology: from first.

   1. The first produce or offspring.

   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.

   2. The thing first thought or done.

   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.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Firstlingnoun

   the first produce or offspring; -- said of animals, especially domestic animals; as, the firstlings of his flock

2. Firstlingnoun

   the thing first thought or done

3. Firstlingadjective

   firstborn

4. Etymology: [First + -ling.]

How to pronounce firstling?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say firstling in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of firstling in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of firstling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Firstling
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=firstling
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firstling
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firstling