DictionaryRoot: primus
Latin
primus
first or foremost
Forms
- primus
- prim- — The form used before other endings.
Origin
An old Latin form related to words for being before or in front.
Note
First in order can develop into first in rank or importance.
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noun
princess
PRIN-sess/ˈprɪnses/
A woman or girl belonging to a royal family.
Etymology
The “first-taker” base originally denoted a chief or ruler. The feminine ending made a title for a woman of royal or noble birth, including a ruler’s daughter.