n. pl. [ F. prémices, L. primitiae. See Primitia. ] First fruits. [ Obs. ] Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ F. premier, fr. L. primarius of the first rank, principal, fr. primus the first. See Primary, Prime, a. ]
n. The first minister of state; the prime minister. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖a. fem. [ F., prop. fem. of premier first. See Premier, a. ] First; chief;
v. i.
v. t.
n. The office of the premier. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Previous to the millennium. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. praemiosus, fr. praemium a premium. ] Rich in gifts. [ R. ] Clarke. [ 1913 Webster ]