Firstborn
/ˈfɜːrst.bɔrn/noun
The first child born to a set of parents.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, the firstborn child was often seen as a divine blessing, linked to rituals and inheritances that shaped destinies.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
ærestboren
“born first, the earliest born child”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
frujaz
“the first or foremost one”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bher-
“to carry, to bear”
Middle English
Middle English
firstboren
“the first child born, often of great significance”
Modern English
English
firstborn
“the first child born to parents, often associated with privilege and heritage.”
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