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† priˈmovable Obs. rare—1. [f. prime a. + movable, after primum mobile.] = primum mobile. Also † priˈmovant [cf. F. prime, mouvant moving].
1570Dee Math. Pref. b iij, As the Heauen, is, by the Primouant, caried about in 24. æquall Houres. Ibid. d ij b, A..way..of hauing the motion of the Primouant (or first æquinoctiall motion) by Nature and Arte, Imitated. 1625Lisle Du Bartas, Noe 162 This power hath the Moone by motion of the Primouable; which maketh her rise and set, as the Sunne and other Starres doe, in the space of a day. |