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

Noun Inflected Forms

• first classmen
  plural

Etymology

Origin of first classman

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

first classman

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

In a week he would be back at West Point, where he was a first classman and a cadet lieutenant.

From A Court of Inquiry by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)

As the first classman read through the proposition that was torturing them he threw an emphasis upon certain words that opened their eyes better as to the meaning.

From Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

"Then I'll drop in once in a while again," promised the first classman.

From Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

"Oh, just as you like," responded the first classman, shrugging his shoulders.

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