† priˈmordian Obs.
[f. L. prīmordi-us (see primordium) + -an.]
= primordial n. 2.
| 1731–3 Miller Gard. Dict. s.v. Prunus, The Jean-Native, or White Primordian. This is a small white Plum, of a clear yellow Colour,..and for its coming very early, deserves a Place in every good Garden of Fruit. 1755 in Johnson, whence in many mod. Dicts. |