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

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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

"Don't you sing, Prescott?" called a first classman as Dick passed near the head of the color line.

From Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock

Expressing their gratitude to this friendly first classman, they withdrew.

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

"Now, it works out this way," continued the first classman, bending over the disk and drawing paper and pencil toward him.

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

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 H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock