Definition of PRIMUS

primus

Plural: primuses

Noun

  • The presiding bishop or head of certain Anglican churches, like in Scotland.
  • the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland
  • a portable paraffin cooking stove; used by campers
  • One of the bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church, who presides at the meetings of the bishops, and has certain privileges but no metropolitan authority.

Examples

  • He felt like the primus of the Scrabble club, always offering strategic advice.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin prīmus (“[the] first”); related to prior, the comparative form. Partially cognate to foremost, from Proto-Indo-European [Term?]. Doublet of prime and primo.

Synonyms

Primus stove

Scrabble Score: 10

primus: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
primus: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
primus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

primus: valid Words With Friends Word