Dictionary of English - first or firstly

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Either can be used to begin a list, or to introduce a series of questions or statements: I have two questions. First, do we need it? Second, can we afford it?; Firstly, we must have it. Secondly, we've got plenty of money. Whichever you choose, be consistent: first should be followed by second, third, firstly by secondly, thirdly, and so on.

Blue recalls the sea and the sky. Green symbolizes the earth. The red star represents unity. White stands for peace. Effective date: 27 June 1977. >>