first classman
Americannoun
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first classmen
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of first classman
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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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 Grace S. (Grace Smith) Richmond
"Oh, then, I'll invite myself to a chair," declared the first classman, suiting the action to the word.
From Dave Darrin's Third Year at Annapolis Leaders of the Second Class Midshipmen by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
"Now, stop this, Ripley, and you freshmen, cut it out, too," warned the athletic first classman.
From The High School Freshmen Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
"I—-I suppose you are going to report this, Mr. Prescott?" asked the other first classman.
From Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
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