Definition of prime

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Prime (n.) That which is first in quantity; the most excellent portion; the best part.

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Recapper :: Recapper (n.) A tool used for applying a fresh percussion cap or primer to a cartridge shell in reloading it.
Primevous :: Primevous (a.) Primeval.
Hydraulics :: Hydraulics (n.) That branch of science, or of engineering, which treats of fluids in motion, especially of water, its action in rivers and canals, the works and machinery for conducting or raising it, its use as a prime mover, and the like..
Premier :: Premier (n.) The first minister of state; the prime minister.
Primed :: Primed (imp. & p. p.) of Prim.
Declination :: Declination (n.) The arc of the horizon, contained between the vertical plane and the prime vertical circle, if reckoned from the east or west, or between the meridian and the plane, reckoned from the north or south..
Unessential :: Unessential (a.) Not essential; not of prime importance; not indispensable; unimportant.
Long Primer :: Long primer () A kind of type, in size between small pica and bourgeois..
Horse Power :: Horse power () A unit of power, used in stating the power required to drive machinery, and in estimating the capabilities of animals or steam engines and other prime movers for doing work. It is the power required for the performance of work at the rate of 33,000 English units of work per minute; hence, it is the power that must be exerted in lifting 33,000 pounds at the rate of one foot per minute, or 550 pounds at the rate of one foot per second, or 55 pounds at the rate of ten feet per second
Paragon :: Paragon (n.) A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type.
Prime :: Prime (a.) Early; blooming; being in the first stage.
Primevally :: Primevally (adv.) In a primeval manner; in or from the earliest times; originally.
Prime :: Prime (a.) First in excellence; of highest quality; as, prime wheat; a prime quality of cloth..
Primely :: Primely (adv.) In a prime manner; excellently.
Primero :: Primero (n.) A game at cards, now unknown..
Incindental :: Incindental (a.) Happening, as an occasional event, without regularity; coming without design; casual; accidental; hence, not of prime concern; subordinate; collateral; as, an incidental conversation; an incidental occurrence; incidental expenses..
Primeval :: Primeval (a.) Belonging to the first ages; pristine; original; primitive; primary; as, the primeval innocence of man..
Prime :: Prime (n.) The spring of life; youth; hence, full health, strength, or beauty; perfection..
Prime :: Prime (a.) The morning; specifically (R. C. Ch.), the first canonical hour, succeeding to lauds..
Prime :: Prime (a.) Lecherous; lustful; lewd.
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