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Firstborn Definition & Meaning

firstborn
adjective
  1. first in order of birth; "the firstborn child"
noun
  1. the offspring who came first in the order of birth

"Firstborn" in song lyrics

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  • "church of the firstborn"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does firstborn mean?
first in order of birth; "the firstborn child" the offspring who came first in the order of birth
What part of speech is firstborn?
Firstborn is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does firstborn have?
Firstborn has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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