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a1

adj

Etymology

From various rating systems, as that of Lloyd's of London or the condition of insured ships. First attested in 1837.

Definitions

  1. first rate or excellent

  2. in first class condition

  3. In good health.

  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. In excellent or top condition.

    2. First-class. (Compare A 2 and A 3, which are inferior grades.)

    3. Under the International Union of Railways (French

      Under the International Union of Railways (French: Union internationale des chemins de fer, UIC) classification system, a steam locomotive that has two coupled driving wheels followed by two trailing wheels, with no leading wheels; also called an 0-2-2.

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