imprimis

adverb

im·​pri·​mis im-ˈprī-məs How to pronounce imprimis (audio)
-ˈprē-
: in the first place
used to introduce a list of items or considerations

Word History

Etymology

Middle English imprimis, from Latin in primis among the first (things)

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of imprimis was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Imprimis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imprimis. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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