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单词 primices
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Definition of primices in English:

primices

(also prémices)
noun ˈprɪmɪsɪz
  • Treated as plural. First fruits. Now chiefly in extended use.

Origin

Middle English; earliest use found in Genesis and Exodus. From Anglo-Norman primicies, Anglo-Norman and Old French, Middle French primices, Middle French, French †premices, French prémices first-fruits, firstborn, (fig.) beginnings, first enjoyment (e.g. of love), virginity from classical Latin prīmitiae, prīmiciae; in French forms with initial pre- apparently influenced by Old French, Middle French premisse and its etymon post-classical Latin praemissa.

 
 

Definition of primices in US English:

primices

(also prémices)
nounˈprɪmɪsɪz
  • Treated as plural. First fruits. Now chiefly in extended use.

Origin

Middle English; earliest use found in Genesis and Exodus. From Anglo-Norman primicies, Anglo-Norman and Old French, Middle French primices, Middle French, French † premices, French prémices first-fruits, firstborn, (fig.) beginnings, first enjoyment (e.g. of love), virginity from classical Latin prīmitiae, prīmiciae; in French forms with initial pre- apparently influenced by Old French, Middle French premisse and its etymon post-classical Latin praemissa.

 
 
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