first classman

American  

[klas-muhn, klahs-] / ˈklæs mən, ˈklɑs- /

noun

first classmen plural

1. a fourth-year student at a U.S. military academy.

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Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

• first classmen
  plural

Etymology

Origin of first classman

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Said Bob Wagner, another first classman: "He's supposed to be innocent until proven guilty, but he's being punished regardless of the outcome."

From Time Magazine Archive

Now, in experience, you're a first classman, and you've all the First-class traditions.

From Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

I'm a third classman, and you're a first classman.

From The High School Freshmen Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

With that hail proceeded sharply from the lips of a first classman, who on this evening happened to be the midshipman in charge of the floor.

From Dave Darrin's Fourth Year at Annapolis by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

"This is a very serious report against a first classman, Mr. Prescott," said kind-hearted Lieutenant Denton gravely.

From Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)