first-class (adj.)youdaoicibaDictYouDict[first-class 词源字典]
"of the highest class" with reference to some standard of excellence, 1837, from first (adj.) + class (n.). Specifically in reference to conveyances for travel, 1846. In reference to U.S. Mail, 1875.[first-class etymology, first-class origin, 英语词源]