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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Premier,) Prymior, adj. [Late ME (once) primier (c 1470), e.m.E. primier (1610, 1614, etc.), premier (1630), F. premier.] First (? in quality). —1609 Conv. Burghs II 284.
Thatt the Lambes hering tane within the firthe salbe brunt with the lettre P for prymior and F for firthe
