8. An inch, as composed of twelve seconds in the duodecimal system; --
denoted by [′]. See 2d Inch, n., 1.
Prime of the moon, the new moon at its first appearance.
Prime, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Primed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Priming.] [From
Prime, a.] 1. To apply priming to, as a musket or a cannon; to apply a
primer to, as a metallic cartridge.
2. To lay the first color, coating, or preparation upon (a surface), as
in painting; as, to prime a canvas, a wall.
3. To prepare; to make ready; to instruct beforehand; to post; to
coach; as, to prime a witness; the boys are primed for mischief.
[Colloq.] Thackeray.