firstling

First"ling, n. Etym: [First + -ling.] 1. The first produce or offspring; -- said of animals, especially domestic animals; as, the firstlings of his flock. Milton. 2. The thing first thought or done. The very firstlings of my heart shall be The firstlings of my hand. Shak. First"ling, a. Defn: Firstborn. All the firstling males. Deut. xv. 19.

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