Emily Dickinson Lexicon — FIRST'-BORN

Definition for FIRST'-BORN

FIRST-BE-GOT'TEN FIRST'-BORN

FIRST'-BORN, a.

First brought forth; first in the order of nativity; eldest; as, the first-born son.
Most excellent; most distinguished or exalted. Christ is called the first-born of every creature. Col. i.

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