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- English Word Prime Definition 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.
- English Word Prime Definition A prime number. See under Prime, a.
- English Word Prime Definition An inch, as composed of twelve seconds in the duodecimal system; -- denoted by [']. See 2d Inch, n., 1.
- English Word Prime Definition To apply priming to, as a musket or a cannon; to apply a primer to, as a metallic cartridge.
- English Word Prime Definition To lay the first color, coating, or preparation upon (a surface), as in painting; as, to prime a canvas, a wall.
- English Word Prime Definition To prepare; to make ready; to instruct beforehand; to post; to coach; as, to prime a witness; the boys are primed for mischief.
- English Word Prime Definition To trim or prune, as trees.
- English Word Prime Definition To mark with a prime mark.
- English Word Prime Definition To be renewed, or as at first.
- English Word Prime Definition To serve as priming for the charge of a gun.
- English Word Prime Definition 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.
- English Word Prime Definition Donne (#) (pl. ) of Prima donna
- English Word Primed Definition of Prime
- English Word Primely Definition At first; primarily.
- English Word Primely Definition In a prime manner; excellently.
- English Word Primeness Definition The quality or state of being first.
- English Word Primeness Definition The quality or state of being prime, or excellent.
- English Word Primer Definition One who, or that which, primes
- English Word Primer Definition an instrument or device for priming; esp., a cap, tube, or water containing percussion powder or other compound for igniting a charge of gunpowder.
- English Word Primer Definition First; original; primary.