Alternative spelling of first-rate

Alternative spelling of first-rate

(American football) The first play in a series that has a maximum of four downs.

(philosophy) The initial agent that is the cause of all things; the prime mover.

plural of first sergeant

(US) In the United States Army, a non-commissioned officer ranking above sergeant first class and below sergeant major; equal in rank to a master sergeant but with greater command authority.

(modal) After only a superficial examination or review

Alternative spelling of first cause

(theology, philosophy, sometimes capitalized) An initial cause from which all other causes and effects follow.

(idiomatic) Upon first impression or consideration; seemingly, apparently, ostensibly.