firstcomer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of firstcomer
Example Sentences
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The firstcomer was ruddy and auburn-haired and evidently a leader.
From The Five Jars by M. R. (Montague Rhodes) James
This fellow clapped his hand on my shoulder with a boisterous display of friendliness, while the firstcomer thrust his hand through Esau’s arm, and began to lead him toward the saloon.
From To The West by George Manville Fenn
In the morning I was firstcomer to the bridge as I lived nearest.
From Dubliners by James Joyce
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