American Dictionary of the English Language

FIRST'-BORN, adjective

1. First brought forth; first in the order of nativity; eldest; as the first-born son.

2. Most excellent; most distinguished or exalted. Christ is called the first-born of every creature. Colossians 1:1.

FIRST'-BORN, noun The eldest child; the first in the order of birth.

The first-born of the poor are the most wretched. Isaiah 14:1.

The first-born of death is the most terrible death.

Job 18:1.