PRIM (2)
Source: 566, 567
prim (2). Prim, v.t. to form or deck to an affected nicety
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Prim, a. [[OF. prim, prin, prime, first, principal. sharp, thin, piercing, fr. L. primus first. See Prime, a.]] Formal; precise; affectedly neat or nice; as, prim regularity; a prim person. Swift.