prime

a number that has no factor but itself and 1

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"

cover with a primer; apply a primer to

fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine"

first in rank or degree; "an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister"

used of the first or originating agent; "prime mover"

of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"

of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers; "prime number"

being at the best stage of development; "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning