Meadow in spring lacking first sign of primroses (3)
I believe the answer is:
lea
This clue might be a double definition.
'meadow' is the first definition.
(a lea is a grassy area)
'spring lacking first sign of primroses' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lea that I've seen before include "Pasture, London river" , "grazing area" , "''The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the ... '' (Gray)" , "'The lowing herd wind slowly o'er the . . .'" , "Grass area" .)