primsie

[ prim-see, -zee ]

adjective

, Scot.

1. prim ¹( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of primsie¹

1775–85; prim ¹ + -sie, spelling variant of -sy

Example Sentences

Primsie is also found in Burns poems with the signification of demure, precise, according to the glossary.

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