Definition for O-RIG'IN-A-RY

O-RIG'IN-A-RY, a. [Fr. originaire.]

  1. Productive; causing existence. The production of animals is the originary way, requires a certain degree of warmth. Cheyne.
  2. Primitive; original. Sandys. [This word is little used.]

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