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A1 en · ADJ · etymology 1
Etymology
From various rating systems, as that of Lloyd's of London or the condition of insured ships. First attested in 1837.
Meanings
(informal, not-comparable) In good health.
(informal, not-comparable) In excellent or top condition.
(not-comparable, of a ship) First-class. (Compare A 2 and A 3, which are inferior grades.)
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A1 en · NOUN · etymology 2
Meanings
Under the International Union of Railways (French: Union internationale des chemins de fer, UIC) classification system, a steam locomotive that has two coupled driving wheels followed by two trailing wheels, with no leading wheels; also called an 0-2-2.