prime
     adj 1: first in rank or degree; "an architect of premier rank";
            "the prime minister" [syn: {premier(a)}, {prime(a)}]
     2: used of the first or originating agent; "prime mover" [syn:
        {prime(a)}]
     3: of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize
        carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches" [syn: {choice},
         {prime(a)}, {prize}, {quality}, {select}]
     4: of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be
        factored into other integers; "prime number"
     5: at the best stage; "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert
        Browning
     n 1: a number that has no factor but itself and 1 [syn: {prime
          quantity}]
     2: the period of greatest prosperity or productivity [syn: {flower},
         {peak}, {heyday}, {bloom}, {blossom}, {efflorescence}, {flush}]
     3: the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
     4: the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest [syn:
         {prime of life}]
     v 1: insert a primer into (a gun, mine, charge, etc.) preparatory
          to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon"; "prime a
          mine"
     2: cover with a primer; apply a primer to [syn: {ground}, {undercoat}]
     3: fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine"
Source: WordNet® 2.0