double first

Noun

Meaning

A degree of the first class both in classics and mathematics.

One who gains at examinations the highest honor both in the classics and the mathematics.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

first

Hypernyms

first first-class honours degree

Examples

Gromit graduated from "Dogwarts University" ("Dogwarts" being a pun on " Hogwarts ", the wizard school from the Harry Potter books) with a double first in Engineering for Dogs. Source: Internet

Ellmann (1988:93) In November 1878, he graduated with a double first in his B.A. of Classical Moderations and Literae Humaniores (Greats). Source: Internet

Pre-war career After graduating from Cambridge with a double first, and having won several classics prizes, https://www. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

double figures double file double finger double first cousin double fisherman's knot double flash