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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Primas, n. (Late L. prīmās adj. Primat(e n., in med. L. as n. = a primate.) —c1420 Wynt. vii 1334.
Saynt Thomas … Be that he was As off all Ingland than primas a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 549.]
[Defamyt blamyt schamyt primas paganorum
