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firstcomer

American  
[furst-kuhm-er] / ˈfɜrstˌkʌm ər /

noun

  1. a person who arrives first or among the first.

Etymology

Origin of firstcomer

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; first + comer

Example Sentences

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In the morning I was firstcomer to the bridge as I lived nearest.

From Dubliners by Joyce, James

This fellow clapped his hand on my shoulder with a boisterous display of friendliness, while the firstcomer thrust his hand through Esau’s arm, and began to lead him toward the saloon.

From To The West by Fenn, George Manville

The firstcomer was ruddy and auburn-haired and evidently a leader.

From The Five Jars by James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes)

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