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单词 primming
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primmingn.

Brit. /ˈprɪmɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈprɪmɪŋ/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: prim v., -ing suffix1.
Etymology: < prim v. + -ing suffix1.
The action of prim v.; an instance of this.In quot. 1706, a type of trimming or decorative accessory.
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1706 tr. L. Bordelon Managem. Tongue xxiv. 163 'Tis in order to it [sc. to conceal their age], that they use Red and White Paint, Primming, and Fineries.
1756 J. Elphinston Anal. French & Eng. Langs. p. lv Minauderies, primming, affected ways.
1794 T. Holcroft Adventures Hugh Trevor I. iii. 17 He..had become the determined enemy of boarding-schools, where..airs, graces, mouth primming, shoulder-setting and elbow-holding are studied, and affectation, formality, hypocrisy, and pride are acquired.
1822 W. Irving Bracebridge Hall II. 348 Mrs. Hannah,..with much primming of the mouth, and many maidenly hesitations, requested leave to stay behind.
1885 G. Meredith Diana of Crossways I. xi. 233 Diana..beheld in the looking-glass the primming of her maid's mouth.
1951 G. Heyer Quiet Gentleman iv. 45 She replied, with the most enchanting primming of her face, wholly belied by the mischievous look in her eyes.
1982 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 31 Dec. a8/1 Mr. Feinstein..decided to ask John Reed, the principal comedian of the D'Oyly Carte for its last 25 years, to do his Gilbert and Sullivan prancing and primming here.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

primmingadj.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: prim v., -ing suffix2.
Etymology: < prim v. + -ing suffix2. Compare later prim n.4, prim adj.
Obsolete.
That prims; characterized by primness.
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1690 T. D'Urfey Collin's Walk i. 36 Where primming Sister, Aunt, or Coz, Tune their warm zeal with Hum and Buz.
1698 T. D'Urfey Campaigners 11 He ought to have squeamifyed the before-mention'd Ladies with some title that was new..he should, in my opinion, have given 'em the title of Smutters: a primming neat word extremely proper for the occasion.
1793 J. Thomson Major Piper IV. lii. 213 Patrick from an honest, plain domestic, was metamorphosed into the conceited, primming coxcomb.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online December 2018).
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