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

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)

"That kid's the mustard!" broke in another first classman, approvingly.

From The High School Freshmen Dick & Co.'s First Year Pranks and Sports by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

"Help me to my feet," urged the first classman, who was sitting up.

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

With that hail proceeded sharply from the lips of a first classman, who on this evening happened to be the midshipman in charge of the floor.

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