imprimis

adverb

im·pri·mis im-ˈprī-məs

-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

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

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

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