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Primers

A prayer or devotional book intended for laity, initially an abridgment of the breviary and manual including the hours of the Virgin Mary, 15 gradual and 7 penitential psalms, the litany, the placebo and dirige forming the office of the dead, and the commendations.

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noun
  1. 1

    A prayer or devotional book intended for laity, initially an abridgment of the breviary and manual including the hours of the Virgin Mary, 15 gradual and 7 penitential psalms, the litany, the placebo and dirige forming the office of the dead, and the commendations.

  2. 2

    Similar works issued in England for private prayer in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer.

  3. 3

    A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.

    "1545, The A.B.C. Primers"

  4. 4

    An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts.

noun
  1. 1

    Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.

  2. 2

    A person who primes explosives.

  3. 3

    A substance used to prime wood, metal, etc. in preparation for painting.

  4. 4

    A layer of such a substance.

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