What is "first watch"

First \First\ (f[~e]rst), a. [OE. first, furst, AS. fyrst; akin to Icel. fyrstr, Sw. & Dan. f["o]rste, OHG. furist, G. f["u]rst prince; a superlatiye form of E. for, fore. See For, Fore, and cf. Formeer, Foremost.]

1. Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest; as, the first day of a month; the first year of a reign.

2. Foremost; in front of, or in advance of, all others.

3. Most eminent or exalted; most excellent; chief; highest; as, Demosthenes was the first orator of Greece. At first blush. See under Blush. At first hand, from the first or original source; without the intervention of any agent. It is the intention of the person to reveal it at first hand, by way of mouth, to yourself. --Dickens. First coat (Plastering), the solid foundation of coarse stuff, on which the rest is placed; it is thick, and crossed with lines, so as to give a bond for the next coat. First day, Sunday; -- so called by the Friends. First floor.

   1. The ground floor. [U.S.]

   2. The floor next above the ground floor. [Eng.] First fruit or First fruits.

      1. The fruits of the season earliest gathered.

      2. (Feudal Law) One year's profits of lands belonging to the king on the death of a tenant who held directly from him.

   3. (Eng. Eccl. Law) The first year's whole profits of a benefice or spiritual living.

   4. The earliest effects or results.

      See, Father, what first fruits on earth are sprung From thy implanted grace in man!
      --Milton.

      First mate, an officer in a merchant vessel next in rank to the captain.

      First name, same as Christian name. See under Name, n.

      First officer (Naut.), in the merchant service, same as First mate (above).

      First sergeant (Mil.), the ranking non-commissioned officer in a company; the orderly sergeant.
      --Farrow.

      First watch (Naut.), the watch from eight to twelve at midnight; also, the men on duty during that time.

      First water, the highest quality or purest luster; -- said of gems, especially of diamond and pearls.

      Syn: Primary; primordial; primitive; primeval; pristine; highest; chief; principal; foremost.

First Watch is the first official album of Christian metal band Guardian. It was released in 1989 by Enigma Records and produced by Stryper's guitarist, Oz Fox.

This is the only album of the band (not including independent releases) to feature former members Paul Cawley (vocals) and Rikk Hart (drums). Both left the band after the tour supporting this album.

First Watch may refer to:

• First Watch (album), a Christian rock album by Guardian
• First Watch (restaurant chain), breakfast, brunch and lunch cafes
• The "first watch" work duty, a traditional watch system

First Watch is a restaurant chain based in Bradenton, Florida. The 105 store chain operates in 17 states. The first was opened in Pacific Grove, California in 1983 by Ken Pendery and John Sullivan. They moved the business to Bradenton in 1986. First Watch restaurants are named for the nautical terminology that refers to the first shift of the day. They cofounded it after leaving the La Peep steak and seafood chain in Colorado. Pendery is the company's chief executive.

First Watch offers breakfast foods such as eggs and pancakes, as well as crepes and sandwiches. No microwaves, heat lamps, or deep-fat fryers are used. The business is largely owned by private equity company Freeman Spogli & Co., who bought out the 85 percent stake previously held by Catterton Partners. Catterton's stake was acquired in 2004 with a $35 million investment that allowed First Watch to expand in the Southeast and Midwest, doubling the number of First Watch restaurants.

First Watch ranked as the best breakfast chain in a survey of 150,000 Consumer Reports readers earning top ratings in taste, service, value, and menu choices.