Definition of prime

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Prime (a.) To apply priming to, as a musket or a cannon; to apply a primer to, as a metallic cartridge..

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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..
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 (a.) Marked or distinguished by a mark (') called a prime mark.
Imprimery :: Imprimery (n.) A print; impression.
Primerole :: Primerole (n.) See Primrose.
Ogygian :: Ogygian (a.) Of or pertaining to Ogyges, a mythical king of ancient Attica, or to a great deluge in Attica in his days; hence, primeval; of obscure antiquity..
Primely :: Primely (adv.) In a prime manner; excellently.
Reprimer :: Reprimer (n.) A machine or implement for applying fresh primers to spent cartridge shells, so that the shells be used again..
Prime :: Prime (v. i.) To be renewed, or as at first..
Imprimery :: Imprimery (n.) A printing establishment.
Prime :: Prime (a.) First in rank, degree, dignity, authority, or importance; as, prime minister..
Diurnal :: Diurnal (a.) A small volume containing the daily service for the little hours, viz., prime, tierce, sext, nones, vespers, and compline..
Colorist :: Colorist (n.) One who colors; an artist who excels in the use of colors; one to whom coloring is of prime importance.
Primeness :: Primeness (n.) The quality or state of being first.
Primer :: Primer (a.) First; original; primary.
Gastraea :: Gastraea (n.) A primeval larval form; a double-walled sac from which, according to the hypothesis of Haeckel, man and all other animals, that in the first stages of their individual evolution pass through a two-layered structural stage, or gastrula form, must have descended. This idea constitutes the Gastraea theory of Haeckel. See Gastrula..
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..
Prime :: Prime (n.) The spring of life; youth; hence, full health, strength, or beauty; perfection..
Abecedary :: Abecedary (n.) A primer; the first principle or rudiment of anything.
Principal :: Principal (n.) A thing of chief or prime importance; something fundamental or especially conspicuous.
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