first classman

American  

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

noun

plural

first classmen

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

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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

Then good breeding required that the first classman make another bow and stroll away.

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

"We want an extra car to-night," one first classman called jovially to the car inspector who was in charge of the transportation.

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

Mr. Jordan is a first classman and should be above any such conduct.

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

It will be remembered that one of the "hop managers," a first classman and an officer, Cadet Lieutenant Wright, had ventured in behalf of his class to request Mark to leave the floor.

From On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration by Sinclair, Upton