In Latin, a pattern of inflection of a group of nouns that are declined (inflected) in the same way, and which have an -a- in their stems.

A child of a parent's sibling; a nephew or niece of a parent; a child of one's uncle or aunt.

The first gear of an transmission, which provides the lowest output speed and greatest mechanical advantage.

A violinist who is assigned to play melody (usually more technically difficult music).

The fiddle part generally carrying the melody. / The player of the first fiddle part. / One who takes a leading part in anything.

plural of first woman

prima donna / The biblical Eve

(music) The lead or primary violin role in an orchestra or other ensemble, or in a musical composition, that typically contains the melody and is often more technically demanding than the second violin role. The first violin role is played by a first violinist, typically the best violinist in the orchestra.

(cricket) The slip fielding position closest to the wicket keeper

Belonging to the best or top group in a system of classification. / Of, or relating to the most luxurious and expensive class of accommodation on a train, ship, hotel, etc.