first classman

American  

[klas-muhn, klahs-] / ˈklæs mən, ˈklɑs- /

noun

plural

first classmen

1. a fourth-year student at a U.S. military academy.

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Etymology

Origin of first classman

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Said Bob Wagner, another first classman: "He's supposed to be innocent until proven guilty, but he's being punished regardless of the outcome."

From Time Magazine Archive

Haynes felt that he was, properly, a first classman.

From Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

Now, in experience, you're a first classman, and you've all the First-class traditions.

From Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

The first speaker was Harden, the first classman, the second was Mark, and the third the sentry, calling the hour.

From On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration by Sinclair, Upton

With that hail proceeded sharply from the lips of a first classman, who on this evening happened to be the midshipman in charge of the floor.

From Dave Darrin's Fourth Year at Annapolis by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)