original

  1. Adjective.  (not comparable) First in a series or copies/versions.
  2. Adjective.  (not comparable) Newly created.
  3. Adjective.  (comparable) Fresh, different.
  4. Adjective.  (not comparable) Pioneering.
  5. Adjective.  (not comparable) Having as its origin.
  6. Noun.  An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
  7. Noun.  A person with a unique and interesting personality and/or creative talent.
  8. Noun.  (archaic) An eccentric.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.