GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Premier , a. [F. premier, fr. L. primarius of the first rank, principal, fr. primus the first. See Primary, Prime, a.]
    1. First; chief; principal; as, the premier place; premier minister.
      Camden. Swift.

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    2. Most ancient; -- said of the peer bearing the oldest title of his degree.
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    Premier , n. The first minister of state; the prime minister.
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