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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Prime :: Prime (v. i.) To work so that foaming occurs from too violent ebullition, which causes water to become mixed with, and be carried along with, the steam that is formed; -- said of a steam boiler..
Primy :: Primy (a.) Being in its prime.
Motor :: Motor (n.) A prime mover; a machine by means of which a source of power, as steam, moving water, electricity, etc., is made available for doing mechanical work..
Primeval :: Primeval (a.) Belonging to the first ages; pristine; original; primitive; primary; as, the primeval innocence of man..
Primely :: Primely (adv.) At first; primarily.
Prime :: Prime (a.) Marked or distinguished by a mark (') called a prime mark.
Imprimery :: Imprimery (n.) A print; impression.
Prime :: Prime (a.) Any number expressing the combining weight or equivalent of any particular element; -- so called because these numbers were respectively reduced to their lowest relative terms on the fixed standard of hydrogen as 1.
Primer :: Primer (n.) A small elementary book for teaching children to read; a reading or spelling book for a beginner.
Prime :: Prime (a.) To mark with a prime mark.
Primrose :: Primrose (a.) An early flowering plant of the genus Primula (P. vulgaris) closely allied to the cowslip. There are several varieties, as the white-, the red-, the yellow-flowered, etc. Formerly called also primerole, primerolles..
Primero :: Primero (n.) A game at cards, now unknown..
Prime :: Prime (a.) A prime number. See under Prime, a..
Primer :: Primer (n.) One who, or that which, primes.
Deflour :: Deflour (v. t.) To take away the prime beauty and grace of; to rob of the choicest ornament.
Primitive :: Primitive (a.) Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church..
Primed :: Primed (imp. & p. p.) of Prim.
Primely :: Primely (adv.) In a prime manner; excellently.
English :: English (n.) A kind of printing type, in size between Pica and Great Primer. See Type..
Prime :: Prime (a.) To trim or prune, as trees..
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