Middle English Dictionary Entry
prīmā facīe adverbial phr.
Entry Info
Forms | prīmā facīe adverbial phr. |
Etymology | L prīmā faciē |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. at (the) prime face under prime adj. 2.
1.
Manifestly, in a manner apparent to all.
Associated quotations
- c1500(?a1475) Ass.Gods (Trin-C R.3.19)157 : Here, prima facie, to vs he doth apere that he hath offendyd, no man can sey nay.