n.
Pronunciation: ' pri-m ə r, chiefly Brit ' pr ī -m ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, layperson's prayer book, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin primarium, from Late Latin, neuter of primarius primary
Date: 14th century
1 : a small book for teaching children to read
2 : a small introductory book on a subject
3 : a short informative piece of writing