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adjective \ˈfərs(t)-ˈklas\

Definition of first–class

1 : of or relating to first class
2 : of the highest quality a first–class meal

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: of or relating to first class
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adjective \ˈfərst-ˈklas\

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1 : relating to the best group in a classification
2 : excellent

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