Lexic.us

Definition of 1st class

1. Noun. Mail that includes letters and postcards and packages sealed against inspection.

Lexicographical Neighbors of 1st Class

Literary usage of 1st class

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1872)
"At present the State supports 24 polytechnic institutions, of which 8 are of the 1st class (Turin, Milan, Naples. Genoa, Florence, Bologna, Ancona, ..."

2. The Maritime Provinces: A Handbook for Travellers. A Guide to the Chief by Moses Foster Sweetser, Osgood, James R., & Co., pub (1875)
"Way-passengers can estimate their expenses easily on the basis of 3c. per mile for 1st class, and 2c. per mile for 2d class tickets, which is the tariff ..."

3. American-Japanese Relations: An Inside View of Japan's Policies and Purposes by Kiyoshi Karl Kawakami (1912)
"TABLE OF SALARIES FOR THE SONIN RANK 1st grade 1st class 2d class New rates, 1400 1200 Old rates, 800 700 3d grade 1st class 2<1 class New rates, ..."

4. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society by Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain). (1870)
"1st class in 1805, white edge ; flowers scarlet. 1st class in 1865. ... 1st class in 1865. UNIQUE (Garaway). This variety has the general character of ..."

5. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society by Royal Astronomical Society (1898)
"{A. Ruse, Ship's Corporal, 1st class. Or. Pink, Qualified Signalman. J. Henry, Boy, 1st class ... C. Moreley, Leading Stoker, 1st class. G. Collier, Stoker. ..."

6. A History of French Painting from Its Earliest to Its Latest Practice by Clara Cornelia Harrison Stranahan (1888)
"Edouard Alexandre Odier (1800- ) Paris : though he still lives has not presented any works since 1850 ; medal 2d class '31 ; 1st class '38 ; Legion of Honor ..."

7. Scientific American Reference Book by Albert Allis Hopkins, Alexander Russell Bond (1913)
"Fishguard to London, 1st class, $8.25, and 3d Class, $2.50, in connection with 2d ... From Liverpool to Paris: 1st class $21.00; Fishguard to Paris $22.25. ..."

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