adjective. preceding all others in time.

adjective. superlative form of early: most early.

adverb. superlative form of early: most early.

adjective. (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early

adverb. with the least delay

"The first and earliest is a reference to the Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words, Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge; the Houses of Parliament; the Dens of St. Giles; and the Palaces of St. James; Preceded by a History of Cant (1859) by J [ohn]."

early  

first  original  premier  première