noun
Meaning 1
The fiddle part generally carrying the melody.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- O'Neil played a lively first fiddle.
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first fiddle
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noun
Meaning 2
The player of the first fiddle part.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- O'Neil had been first fiddle in the band for years.
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noun
Meaning 3
One who takes a leading part in anything.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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