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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1694
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Primordian, adj. [Mod. Eng. (1731–3), f. L. prīmordi-us adj. original; cf. e.m.E. primordial, in this sense (1664).] An early-fruiting variety of plum. — 1694 Foulis Acc. Bk. 164.
To George Cathcart for 3 apricok trees … a primordian plum, 5 pear, and 3 aple trees
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