† ˈprimalty Obs. rare.
In 4 primalte, -aute.
[a. OF. primalte, primaute, ad. L. type *prīmālitāt-em: see primal and -ty.]
= primacy 2.
| c 1330 R. Brunne Chron. (1810) 138 Þe kirke of Scotland to Canterbirie ore se Obliged þam & band, as to þer primalte [Fr. cum al primalté]. Ibid. 283 Forto gyue ansuere Roberd of Wynchelse Studied how he mot were alle his primaute [Fr. primacye]. |