First'-fruit, n.

n. [Usually in the plural.]

1. The fruits earliest gathered; the earliest results or profits of any action or position.
2. (Feudal Law.) One year's profits of lands which belonged to the king on the death of a tenant who held directly from him. Burrill.
3. (Eng. Eccl. Law.) The first year's whole profits of a benefice or spiritual living. Burrill.