Meaning First Rate
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First RateOld classification for war vessels carrying 100 or more guns.
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First RateSailing 'ship of the line' warship with 100 or more guns on three gun decks (1779).
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First RateThe classification for the largest sailing warships of the 17th through 19th centuries. They had 3 masts, 850+ crew and 100+ guns.
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First RateImplies excellence. From the 16th century on until steam powered ships took over, british naval ships were rated as to the number of heavy cannon they carried. A ship of 100 or more guns was a First R [..]
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First Rate
(idiomatic) superb, exceptional; of the best sort; very high quality
''A first rate restaurant should offer wonderful food with wonderful service.''
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