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| pri·me·val [ prī mv'l ] |
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1. ancient and original: at or from the ancient original stages in the development of something
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2. primitive: primitive, or arising from instinct rather than thought
 a primeval urge
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| [Mid-17th century. < Latin primaevus< primus "first" + aevum "age"] |
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