great primer

noun

Printing.

1. an 18-point type of a size larger than Columbian, formerly used for Bibles.

great primer

noun

1. (formerly) a size of printer's type approximately equal to 18 point

Word History and Origins

Origin of great primer¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

This book is a great primer for understanding your daughter’s mind, and Hey Sigmund is full of excellent tips and ways to support your daughter.

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The federal Energy Star program has a great primer, titled “A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Sealing and Insulating with Energy Star.”

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The program is a great primer on Brown’s style, with its infectious blend of African, Caribbean and African-American social dance.

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It’s a great primer to learn about Mr. Landon’s love of the genre and his thought process when building a horror movie.

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Beyond the introspection, “Conversations Interlude” is a great primer of Kam’s skill for flowing nimbly through whatever production she encounters as the song changes beats three times.

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