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  • But if the Accent be upon the last Syllable of such a Verb, its Gerund will not suffer such an Elision: Thus the Gerund of Devour must always be of 3 Syllables, Devouring, not Dev'ring, because all Derivatives still retain the Accent of their Primitives, that is, upon the same Syllable, and the Accent always obliges the Syllable upon which it is to remain intire.

    The Art of English Poetry 1702

  • "Filippo and Filippino Lippi: The Renaissance in Prato," which runs until Aug. 2 at the Musée du Luxembourg, takes up where the "Primitives" show ends.

    At British Museum, Kew's Gardeners Conjure Up India 2009

  • The anachronism of the "Primitives" is a conscious and voluntary system.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913

  • The progress of historical criticism and the discovery of the "Primitives" were the beginning of a reaction as violent as it was unjust.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913

  • AM News Links: Theater experts unfamiliar with 'Primitives' acting technique described in

    Reader - MassLive.com 2010

  • Â Spider-Woman and Justice are turned into Alpha Primitives, and there is much fighty-fighty to be had.

    Review: Rapid Fire Reviews - Stale Candy Edition! | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009

  • Peter Monbailleu Chefs Kobe Desramaults (left) and Alexandre Gauthier (far right) at a demonstration during the Flemish Primitives.

    Where stars shine brightly Bruce Palling 2011

  • Until a couple of years ago, if somebody remarked how much they liked the Flemish Primitives, you probably would have assumed they were referring to Jan van Eyck and other Early Renaissance artists who flourished in the Low Countries more than 500 years ago.

    Where stars shine brightly Bruce Palling 2011

  • Finally, who'd've thought 80s fuzzy indie darlings the Primitives would be back on tour with a new Fortuna Pop EP?

    Live music booking now 2011

  • Bruges art "Van Eyck to D ü rer" explores the influence of the Flemish Primitives with masterpieces by Jan Baegert, Hans Holbein the Elder and others.

    What's on Around Europe 2010

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