Sunday, September 15, 2024

Word of the Day: Firstling

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Sunday, September 15, 2024
Firstling
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noun 1. (Usually "firstlings") The first agricultural produce or animal offspring of a season.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "The sheep's firstlings were expected any day."
Play Button "Eggplant was the firstling of the spring growing season."
Play Button "The farmer was eager for the firstlings of his produce lineup."
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English, early 16th century
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Why This Word?
"Firstling" isn't a commonly used word now, but it appears in classic texts. There are several spots in the Bible's Old Testament that mention firstlings, often referring to various animals' offspring. And in the fourth act of "Macbeth," the titular character says in an aside, "From this moment the very firstlings of my heart shall be the firstlings of my hand," meaning his initial thoughts will translate into his immediate actions. ...
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