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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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In primis, In-, Imprimis, adv. [ME. (1465), later imprimis (1616).] First, in the first place. —(a) 1495 Treas. Acc. I. 231; etc.
In primis, … vj ellis of rissillis blak 1496 Mill Mediæv. Plays 226, etc.
In primis, … gevin to the menstralis 1537 Reg. Episc. Aberd. I. 414.
That is to say, In primis to the viccaris of the queir of the cathedrall kyrk 1566 St. A. Kirk Sess. 286.
In primis, I … offerris me to prew ane solempt contract … of mariage 1661 Acts VII. 183/1.
Inprimis ther wes robbed & away taken … nyntie four labouring oxen(b) 1650 Misc. Spald. C. V. 177.
Imprimis, sex muttoune boikis 1692 Conv. Burghs IV. 634.
Imprimis, the customes
