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Paragon :: Paragon (n.) A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type.

Primevally :: Primevally (adv.) In a primeval manner; in or from the earliest times; originally.

Inch :: Inch (n.) A measure of length, the twelfth part of a foot, commonly subdivided into halves, quarters, eights, sixteenths, etc., as among mechanics. It was also formerly divided into twelve parts, called lines, and originally into three parts, called barleycorns, its length supposed to have been determined from three grains of barley placed end to end lengthwise. It is also sometimes called a prime ('), composed of twelve seconds (''), as in the duodecimal system of arithmetic..

Load :: Load (v.) The work done by a steam engine or other prime mover when working.

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..

Abecedary :: Abecedary (n.) A primer; the first principle or rudiment of anything.

Primy :: Primy (a.) Being in its prime.

Principal :: Principal (n.) A thing of chief or prime importance; something fundamental or especially conspicuous.

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

Primely :: Primely (adv.) At first; primarily.

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..

Unessential :: Unessential (a.) Not essential; not of prime importance; not indispensable; unimportant.

Prime :: Prime (a.) To mark with a prime mark.

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

Absey-book :: Absey-book (n.) An A-B-C book; a primer.

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..

Primeness :: Primeness (n.) The quality or state of being first.

Prime :: Prime (n.) The spring of life; youth; hence, full health, strength, or beauty; perfection..

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.) The first part; the earliest stage; the beginning or opening, as of the day, the year, etc.; hence, the dawn; the spring..

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