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adjective \ˈfərs(t)-ˈrāt\

Definition of first–rate

: of the first order of size, importance, or quality

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first–rater

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First Known Use of first–rate

1674

first–rate

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: very well is getting along first–rate — Mark Twain

First Known Use of first–rate

1844

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: of the best quality

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adjective \ˈfərst-ˈrāt\

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: excellent

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