first light

noun

, Southern U.S.

1. dawn.

first light

noun

1. the time when light first appears in the morning; dawn

Word History and Origins

Origin of first light¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

You need a game plan and be prepared to get out there at first light.

From Outside Online

Near first-light, Paul knew, they would see a thread of new moon.

From Project Gutenberg

Elis, who kept the last quarter of the watch, waked them before first-light.

From Project Gutenberg

Spearman in the lifeboat would follow the advance party at first-light.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• dawning