- ˌfirst-deˈgree
- adj1) a first-degree burn is the least serious type2) Americana first-degree murder is the most serious type, in which someone deliberately plans to kill someone
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first-de|gree burn — «FURST dih GREE», a burn in which the surface of the skin is red and painful, but not broken or blistered … Useful english dictionary
first-de·gree — /ˈfɚstdıˈgriː/ adj, always used before a noun 1 US : of the most serious type : deserving the harshest punishment first degree murder/theft/arson 2 : of the least harmful or mildest type He suffered a first degree burn. compare ↑ … Useful english dictionary
first degree — first de gree n 1.) [C usually singular] BrE used to talk about a university degree such as a BA or a BSc, obtained by people who do not already have a degree 2.) murder in the first degree AmE first degree murder … Dictionary of contemporary English
first-degree — first de gree adj [only before noun] 1.) first degree burn a burn that is not very serious 2.) first degree murder AmE murder of the most serious type, in which someone deliberately kills someone else →↑manslaughter … Dictionary of contemporary English
first-degree — first de gree adj [only before noun] 1.) first degree burn a burn that is not very serious 2.) first degree murder AmE murder of the most serious type, in which someone deliberately kills someone else →↑manslaughter … Dictionary of contemporary English
first degree — first de gree n 1.) [C usually singular] BrE used to talk about a university degree such as a BA or a BSc, obtained by people who do not already have a degree 2.) murder in the first degree AmE first degree murder … Dictionary of contemporary English
first-degree — first de gree adjective 1. ) AMERICAN a first degree murder is the most serious type, in which someone deliberately plans to kill someone 2. ) a first degree burn is the least serious type … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
first-degreeburn — first de·gree burn (fûrstʹdĭ grēʹ) n. A mild burn that produces redness of the skin but no blistering. * * * … Universalium
first-degree — /ferrst di gree /, adj. 1. of or pertaining to the lowest or first in a series. 2. of or pertaining to the highest or most serious in a series. * * * … Universalium
English words first attested in Chaucer — Contents 1 Etymology 2 List 2.1 Canterbury Tales General Prologue … Wikipedia
