imprimis
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of imprimis
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin, contraction of phrase in prīmīs in the first place, above all
Example Sentences
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He thinks, imprimis, that James, strange as it may appear, laid himself out to be more agreeable in that letter than he would if he had written it, say, a year previously.
From The Whirligig of Time by Williams, Wayland Wells
Out of which imprimis: Given to my wife the forsaid 1 of September for the use of the house, 5 dollars.
From Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676 by Fountainhall, John Lauder, Lord
"We can never thank the doctor enough," she exclaimed imprimis, meeting her husband at the door.
From Lippincott's Magazine Of Popular Literature And Science Old Series, Vol. 36—New Series, Vol. 10, July 1885 by Various
Out of which imprimis: Given to my wife to pay the making of her goune and other things, 4 dollars.
From Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676 by Fountainhall, John Lauder, Lord
This, with much more, was the theme of my conversation; to which was replied, imprimis, That their customs and religion must not be infringed.
From The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy by Keppel, Henry
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