FIRST'LING, a. First produced as firstling males. Deuteronomy 15 .
FIRST'LING, n.
1. The first produce or offspring applied to beasts as the firstlings of cattle.
2. The thing first thought or done. Not used.
The very firstlings of my heart shall be the firstlings of my hand.
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