"First State" meaning in English

See First State in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the First State [canonical]
Etymology: So nicknamed because Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States, although it was the last of the Thirteen Colonies to establish itself as a state. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=First State|the=1}} the First State
  1. Official nickname for Delaware: a state of the United States. Wikipedia link: Constitution of the United States, Thirteen Colonies Categories (place): Places in the United States, States of the United States
    Sense id: en-First_State-en-name-v3z1UqJv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Delaware, USA, Official nicknames for states of the United States
     
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