imprimis

American  

[im-prahy-mis, -pree-] / ɪmˈpraɪ mɪs, -ˈpri- /

adverb

1. in the first place.

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imprimis British  

/ ɪmˈpraɪmɪs /

adverb

1. archaic in the first place

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Etymology

Origin of imprimis

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin, contraction of phrase in prīmīs in the first place, above all

Example Sentences

Epicurus imprimis nos a se ipse dimittit, qui fugere omnem disciplinam navigatione quam velocissima jubet.

From A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, Or The Causes Of Corrupt Eloquence The Works Of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With An Essay On His Life And Genius, Notes, Supplements by Tacitus, Cornelius

Est munus ipsi à Deo commissum omnes creaturas intelligentia praeditas, ac imprimis homines et ecclesiam ex iis collectam, summa cum auctoritate ac potestate gubernandi.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George

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

Invenio in lexico græco antiquiore post alios, et Budæum imprimis, iterum iterumque reviso, nomenclaturam nimis quam fugitive allegatam; φυσέχη, poetice, pro ψυχή.

From Chips From A German Workshop, Vol. V. Miscellaneous Later Essays by Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max)

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