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first-rate
1. n. (military, nautical historical) A ship of the line in the British navy that had over 100 guns on three gun decks
2. adj. (military, nautical historical) Describing a ship of the line in the British navy that had over 100 guns on three gundecks.
3. adj. (by extension) Exceptionally good.

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The services at the hotel are first-rate.  It's a first-rate hospital.

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