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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Premier, n. [Cf. mod. Eng. (1711) chief officer or minister, Premieradj., and Primar n.1] The principal of a college. —1675 Greyfriars Interments 136.
Mr. William Colvin late premier in the college of Edinburgh 1685 Ib. 107.
Mr. Andrew Cant, minister and premier
