premie

plural premies

1. alternativeAlternative spelling of preemie.

   The mother can use massage/compression to increase the flow of milk, which will stimulate the baby to nurse actively again. This works especially well with premies, babies with Down syndrome, and other babies who are weak.

   2013, Karin Cadwell, Cindy Turner-Maffei, Pocket Guide for Lactation Management

plural premies

1. A follower of the controversial spiritual leader Prem Rawat (born 1957).

   One premie described the sound as "loud rock and roll," […]

   2004, Bob Larson, Larson's Book of World Religions and Alternative Spirituality

   3 more examples

   As telescoped conversationally by American premies, Guru Maharaj Ji's name is pronounced […]

   1974, H W Wilson Company, Current biography

   Armed with the knowledge of his own private God, a premie should be able, according to the guru, to handle any situation with maturity […]

   1977, Carroll Stoner, Jo Anne Parke, All gods' children: the cult experience—salvation or slavery?

   All three premies sported close-cropped haircuts and wore sports jackets.

   2008, Phil Polizatto, Hunga Dung: A True Novel