† priˈmovable Obs. rare—1.
[f. prime a. + movable, after primum mobile.]
= primum mobile. Also † priˈmovant [cf. F. prime, mouvant moving].
| 1570 Dee Math. Pref. b iij, As the Heauen, is, by the Primouant, caried about in 24. æquall Houres. Ibid. d ij b, A..way..of hauing the motion of the Primouant (or first æquinoctiall motion) by Nature and Arte, Imitated. 1625 Lisle Du Bartas, Noe 162 This power hath the Moone by motion of the Primouable; which maketh her rise and set, as the Sunne and other Starres doe, in the space of a day. |