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pristine(dictionary)

pristine (iou)



pristine adjective. M16.
[Latin pristinus former: see -INE1.]
Of or pertaining to the earliest period; original, former; primitive, ancient. M16.
H. Acton She retained her pristine na?vety. Theatre Research International Country communities embody a pristine innocence.
Of a thing: having its original condition; unmarred, uncorrupted, unspoilt; spec. (of a manufactured product) spotless, fresh as if new; brand-new. Orig. US. E20.
P. Ustinov A pristine kingdom, unaffected by..Tartar invasions. R. Frame I took a clean, pristine sheet of paper.
pristinely adverb L19.