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First-born

FIRST'-BORN

, a.
1.
First brought forth; first in the order of nativity; eldest; as the first-born son.
2.
Most excellent; most distinguished or exalted. Christ is called the first-born of every creature. Col. 1.

FIRST'-BORN

,
Noun.
The eldest child; the first in the order of birth.
The first-born of the poor are the most wretched. Is. 14.
The first-born of death is the most terrible death.
Job. 18.

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first-born

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Adjective

first-born (not comparable)

  1. Alternative form of firstborn