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

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)

"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 Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

Again Jordan marched in the line of the file closers, and now this first classman had received his official sentence from the commandant of cadets.

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

"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 Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)