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First Day

American  
[furst dey] / ˈfɜrst ˈdeɪ /

noun

  1. (amongQuakers ) Sunday.

    On First Day afternoons, she goes off by herself to enjoy the solitude of writing.


Etymology

Origin of First Day

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

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Appeared in the April 9, 2026, print edition as 'Cease-Fire Teeters on Its First Day'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Coel will write, star in and executive produce First Day On Earth, a 10-part series for the BBC, which will begin filming next year.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

Participants are encouraged to take part in the state-sponsored First Day Hikes, too, a short, guided hike before the costume contest.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023

The ILWU, which has over 4,000 members across United States and Canada, said it will file customary "First Day" motions with the court to maintain its cash management system as part of its reorganization process.

From Reuters • Oct. 1, 2023

None of us knew jack on First Day, you neither.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

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