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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..

Second :: Second (a.) In the duodecimal system of mensuration, the twelfth part of an inch or prime; a line. See Inch, and Prime, n., 8..

Primed :: Primed (imp. & p. p.) of Prim.

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

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..

Prime :: Prime (a.) To trim or prune, as trees..

Prime :: Prime (a.) First in order of time; original; primeval; primitive; primary.

Prime :: Prime (a.) Lecherous; lustful; lewd.

Bourgeois :: Bourgeois (n.) A size of type between long primer and brevier. See Type.

Primevous :: Primevous (a.) Primeval.

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..

Primero :: Primero (n.) A game at cards, now unknown..

Hornbook :: Hornbook (n.) The first book for children, or that from which in former times they learned their letters and rudiments; -- so called because a sheet of horn covered the small, thin board of oak, or the slip of paper, on which the alphabet, digits, and often the Lord's Prayer, were written or printed; a primer..

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

Tube :: Tube (n.) A priming tube, or friction primer. See under Priming, and Friction..

Primeval :: Primeval (a.) Belonging to the first ages; pristine; original; primitive; primary; as, the primeval innocence of man..

Prime :: Prime (n.) That which is first in quantity; the most excellent portion; the best part.

Premier :: Premier (n.) The first minister of state; the prime minister.

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

Pride :: Pride (n.) Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory; as, to be in the pride of one's life..

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