English Explanatory Dictionary

first water

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The highest quality of gemstones, especially of diamonds and pearls.
  2. The highest rank or quality or the greatest degree.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-first water.wav

Word forms

first water

Etymology

The term originated in the gemstone trade, where it was used to signify water-like clarity.

Related words

first-degree

Derived words

of the first water
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