Pre"mi*er (?), a. [F. premier, fr. L. primarius of the first rank, principal, fr. primus the first. See Primary, Prime, a.]
1.
First; chief; principal; as, the premier place; premier minister.
Camden. Swift.
2.
Most ancient; -- said of the peer bearing the oldest title of his degree.
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Pre"mi*er (?), n.
The first minister of state; the prime minister.
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