definition of
prime

[1] #1 prime s. [premier] first in rank or degree; "an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister". wn

[2] #2 prime s. used of the first or originating agent; "prime mover". wn

[3] #3 prime n. [prime quantity] a number that has no factor but itself and 1. wn

[4] #4 prime s. [choice, prize, quality, select] of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches". wn

[5] #5 prime v. insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine". wn