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Main Entry: 1pre·mier
Pronunciation: pri-ˈmir, -ˈmyir, -ˈmē-ər; ˈprē-ˌ, ˈpre-ˌ
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English primer, primier, from Anglo-French, first, chief, from Latin primarius of the first rank — more at primary
Date: 15th century
1 : first in position, rank, or importance 2 : first in time : earliest
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Pre·miere
n.
The first public performance, as of a movie or play.
v. pre·miered or pre·mièred, pre·mier·ing or pre·mièr·ing, pre·mieres or pre·mières
v.tr.
To present the first public performance of.
v.intr.
1. To have the first public performance.
2. To make a first appearance in a public performance.
adj.
First or paramount; premier.