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Webster 1913 Edition


Originary

O-rig′i-na-ry

,
Adj.
[L.
originarius
: cf. F.
originaire
.]
1.
Causing existence; productive.
[R.]
The production of animals, in the
originary
way, requires a certain degree of warmth.
Cheyne.
2.
Primitive; primary; original.
[R.]
The grand
originary
right of all rights.
Hickok.

Webster 1828 Edition


Originary

ORIG'INARY

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