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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Primal, adj. [e.m.E. (Shakespeare) first, original, med. L. primalis (c 1180 in Latham), f. L. prīmus first. Cf. Prime adj.] The first (hour). —c1590 Fowler I 83/161.
It wes the sex day of Appryle, thairof the primal houer
