Prim (?), n. [See Privet.] Bot

The privet.

 

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Prim, a. [OF. prim, prin, prime, first, principal. sharp, thin, piercing, fr. L. primus first. See Prime, a.]

Formal; precise; affectedly neat or nice; as, prim regularity; a prim person.

Swift.

 

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Prim, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Primmed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Primming.]

To deck with great nicety; to arrange with affected preciseness; to prink.

 

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Prim, v. i.

To dress or act smartly.

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