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

"Silence, all!" ordered Hepson, speaking by virtue of being a first classman.

From Dave Darrin's Third Year at Annapolis Leaders of the Second Class Midshipmen by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

If you're determined to fight," rejoined Hepson, who was the only first classman present, "then we don't want to stop the fight.

From Dave Darrin's Third Year at Annapolis Leaders of the Second Class Midshipmen by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

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)