3. According to the original rule or ancient practice; in the ancient style. South.

PRIMITIVENESS
Prim"i*tive*ness, n.

Defn: The quality or state of being primitive; conformity to primitive style or practice.

PRIMITY
Prim"i*ty, n.

Defn: Quality of being first; primitiveness. [Obs.] Bp. Pearson.

PRIMLY
Prim"ly, adv.

Defn: In a prim or precise manner.

PRIMNESS
Prim"ness, n.

Defn: The quality or state of being prim; affected formality or niceness; preciseness; stiffness.

PRIMO
Pri"mo, a. Etym: [It.] (Mus.)