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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Primprint, n. [e.m.E. primprint (1548), prymprynt (1562), prime print (1598), of unknown origin.] The shrub privet (L. ligustrum). —c1590 Fowler I 122/131.
That all these humane worldlie workis, that Primprint may be cald [It. ligustri], Ar pittis of blind obliuioun
