Main Entry: ³first

Function: noun

Date: 13th century

1 — see number table
2 : something that is first: as a : the first occurrence or item of a kind b : the first forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle c : the highest or chief voice or instrument of a group d : an article of commerce of the finest grade e : the winning or highest place in a competition, examination, or contest
3 : first base

— at first : at the beginning : initially