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firstMain Entry: 1first Pronunciation: \ˈfərst\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English fyrst; akin to Old High German furist first, Old English faran to go — more at fare Date: before 12th century : preceding all others in time, order, or importance: as a : earliest b : being the lowest forward gear or speed of a motor vehicle c : having the highest or most prominent part among a group of similar voices or instruments <first tenor> <first violins>
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