3. (Zoˆl.) One of the large feathers on the distal joint of a bird's
wing. See Plumage, and Illust. of Bird.
4. (Astron.) A primary planet; the brighter component of a double star.
See under Planet.
Pri"mate (?), n. [OE. primat, F. primat, L. primas, -atis one of the
first, chief, fr. primus the first. See Prime, a.] 1. The chief
ecclesiastic in a national church; one who presides over other bishops
in a province; an archbishop.