Definition of prime

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Prime (v. i.) To serve as priming for the charge of a gun.

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Reprimer :: Reprimer (n.) A machine or implement for applying fresh primers to spent cartridge shells, so that the shells be used again..
Prime :: Prime (a.) First in order of time; original; primeval; primitive; primary.
Primeness :: Primeness (n.) The quality or state of being first.
Prime :: Prime (a.) A prime number. See under Prime, a..
Efficient :: Efficient (n.) An efficient cause; a prime mover.
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..
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..
Primeness :: Primeness (n.) The quality or state of being prime, or excellent..
Primer :: Primer (a.) First; original; primary.
Recapper :: Recapper (n.) A tool used for applying a fresh percussion cap or primer to a cartridge shell in reloading it.
Prime :: Prime (#) Donne (#) (pl. ) of Prima donn.
Premier :: Premier (n.) The first minister of state; the prime minister.
Bourgeois :: Bourgeois (n.) A size of type between long primer and brevier. See Type.
Prime :: Prime (a.) Lecherous; lustful; lewd.
Prime :: Prime (a.) To prepare; to make ready; to instruct beforehand; to post; to coach; as, to prime a witness; the boys are primed for mischief..
Prime :: Prime (n.) That which is first in quantity; the most excellent portion; the best part.
Primed :: Primed (imp. & p. p.) of Prim.
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..
Imprimery :: Imprimery (n.) A printing establishment.
Prime :: Prime (a.) First in excellence; of highest quality; as, prime wheat; a prime quality of cloth..
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