Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
first-foot
noun
/ˈfɜrst fʊt/
Definition
The first person to enter a home after midnight on New Year’s Eve, traditionally thought to bring good luck.
Examples
- The first-foot must be a dark-haired man to ensure a prosperous year.
- In Scottish tradition, the first-foot brings gifts like coal or bread for good luck.
- It’s a popular custom in many cultures to have a first-foot to welcome the new year.
Meaning
A person who is the first to cross the threshold of a house after the start of the new year, symbolizing good fortune for the coming year.
Synonyms
- first visitor
- New Year’s entrant
