† Firstness. World English Historical Dictionary

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Obs. rare. [f. as prec. + -NESS.] The quality or state of being first.

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1626.  W. Sclater, Expos. 2 Thess. (1629), 106. First, Intends the Apostle this firstnesse, or precedence of Apostasie, to the day of Christ?

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1659.  Hammond, Dispatcher Disp., Pref. Wks. 1660, II. 163. When I give … a firstness of Precedency and Presidency to the Pope.

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1675.  Brooks, Gold. Key, Wks. 1867, V. 183. Oh! the firstness, the freeness, the unchangeableness, the greatness, the matchlessness of Christ’s love to fallen man, in becoming man!

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