Idioms for first
Origin of first
OTHER WORDS FROM first
first·ness, adjectiveWords nearby first
British Dictionary definitions for first off
first
/ (fɜːst) /
adjective (usually prenominal)
noun
adverb
See also
firsts
Word Origin for first
Old English
fyrest; related to Old Saxon
furist, Old Norse
fyrstr, German
Fürst prince, one who is first in rank
Medical definitions for first off
first
[ fûrst ]
adj.
Coming before all others in order or location.
Occurring or acting before all others in time; earliest.
Being the innermost digit, especially on a foot.
Other words from first
first n.Idioms and Phrases with first off (1 of 2)
first off
From the start, immediately. For example, He said to wash the car first off, or Why wasn't she told first off? [Colloquial; late 1800s] Also see under first and foremost; first thing.
Idioms and Phrases with first off (2 of 2)
first