Definition of prime

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Prime (a.) An inch, as composed of twelve seconds in the duodecimal system; -- denoted by [']. See 2d Inch, n., 1..

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Primely :: Primely (adv.) In a prime manner; excellently.
Prime :: Prime (n.) The first part; the earliest stage; the beginning or opening, as of the day, the year, etc.; hence, the dawn; the spring..
Colorist :: Colorist (n.) One who colors; an artist who excels in the use of colors; one to whom coloring is of prime importance.
Imprimery :: Imprimery (n.) A print; impression.
Depriment :: Depriment (a.) Serving to depress.
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..
Primer :: Primer (n.) A kind of type, of which there are two species; one, called long primer, intermediate in size between bourgeois and small pica [see Long primer]; the other, called great primer, larger than pica..
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..
Principal :: Principal (n.) A thing of chief or prime importance; something fundamental or especially conspicuous.
Primer :: Primer (n.) A small elementary book for teaching children to read; a reading or spelling book for a beginner.
Tube :: Tube (n.) A priming tube, or friction primer. See under Priming, and Friction..
Primer :: Primer (n.) Originally, a small prayer book for church service, containing the little office of the Virgin Mary; also, a work of elementary religious instruction..
Prime :: Prime (#) Donne (#) (pl. ) of Prima donn.
Abecedary :: Abecedary (n.) A primer; the first principle or rudiment of anything.
Prime :: Prime (a.) A prime number. See under Prime, a..
Unessential :: Unessential (a.) Not essential; not of prime importance; not indispensable; unimportant.
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..
Prime :: Prime (a.) An inch, as composed of twelve seconds in the duodecimal system; -- denoted by [']. See 2d Inch, n., 1..
Primer :: Primer (n.) an instrument or device for priming; esp., a cap, tube, or water containing percussion powder or other compound for igniting a charge of gunpowder..
Prime :: Prime (n.) That which is first in quantity; the most excellent portion; the best part.
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