πρῶτος

Etymology
Traditionally held to be the superlative of (compare ), but it is unclear how such a contraction would come about. Could also be from a or, with cognates including 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, and 🇨🇬. In both cases, the and  forms are difficult to reconcile.

A more recent hypothesis derives the Attic and Doric forms from.

Adjective

 * 1)  first
 * 2) earliest
 * 3) foremost, most prominent
 * 4)  prime