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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Primogenit, adj. (n.). [Late ME (once, c 1450), L. prīmōgenit-us first born, OF primogenit (13th c. in Godef.).] a. First born; absol. as noun. b. ? Naturally or actually born. — 1604-31 Craig iii 5/5.
They [sc. the poems] are my children, you haue them as they were borne: And so the primo-genit must haue the prioritie at the presse 1619 Sempil Sacr. Handled App. 39.
Sem could beget (and did) diuers primogenit priests, bot Melchisedec no more Melchisedecs
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