GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 2 definitions

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