Crossword-Solution: FIRSTLING
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Firstling | n. | The first produce or offspring; -- said of animals, especially domestic animals; as, the firstlings of his flock. |
| Firstling | n. | The thing first thought or done. |
| Firstling | a. | Firstborn. |
We have 6 clues for the answer “FIRSTLING”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Eldest of a flock, Biblically | 1 answer |
| FIRSTBORN of season | 1 answer |
| first, esp the first offspring | 1 answer |
| FIRST result of anything | 2 answers |
| first offspring | 2 answers |
| First fruits. | 3 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
An inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized by the
presence of redness and itching, an eruption of small vesicles, and the
discharge of a watery exudation, which often dries up, leaving the skin
covered with crusts; -- called also tetter, milk crust, and salt rheum.
Hint 2 anagram
EMEZAC
Hint 3 another clue
eruption
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Sentences with FIRSTLING (5)
Born for another’s benefit, as the _firstling_ of the cabin flock I was soon to be selected as a meet offering to the fearful and inexorable _demigod_, whose huge image on so many occasions haunted my childhood’s imagination.
And when the season of frost comes on, stitch together skins of firstling kids with ox-sinew, to put over your back and to keep off the rain.
But at that time let me have a shady rock and wine of Biblis, a clot of curds and milk of drained goats with the flesh of an heifer fed in the woods, that has never calved, and of firstling kids; then also let me drink bright wine, sitting in the shade, when my heart is satisfied with food, and so, turning my head to face the fresh Zephyr, from the everflowing spring which pours down unfouled thrice pour an offering of water, but make a fourth libation of wine.
And lo! here is her little firstling--even that good creature, ale!" There was a murmur of applause as the bearers set down the stretcher and displayed a goodly cask.
Take your home aim then, and pray to Lycian Apollo, the famous archer; vow that when you get home to your strong city of Zelea you will offer a hecatomb of firstling lambs in his honour.” His fool’s heart was persuaded, and he took his bow from its case.
Quotes with FIRSTLING (1)
He who is a firstling is ever sacrificed.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: New Yorker.
Used 1 time in crossword archives (2022).