première

Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

1. First or foremost or chief, as said of women.
2. n. A woman who has a leading part to perform. Specifically— In theatrical representations, a leading lady; the principal actress.
3. n. The first performance of a drama or opera.

Wiktionary

1. n. less common alternative spelling of premiere.

GNU Webster's 1913

1. First; chief.

WordNet 3.0

1. v. perform a work for the first time
2. adj. preceding all others in time
3. v. be performed for the first time
4. n. the first public performance of a play or movie