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Etymology of the Latin word primas

the Latin word primas (noble; of the highest rank; principle)
derived from the Latin word primus (chiefs, nobles; first, foremost, best)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *per

Derivations in Latin

primatia, primates

Derivations in other languages

French primat, Italian primate, Spanish primate, Spanish primaz, Spanish primacía

Usage

Word found in Medieval Latin, Late Latin, Church Latin



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