primer

Noun

primer noun

1. A prayer or devotional book intended for laity, initially an abridgment of the breviary and manual including the hours of the Virgin Mary, 15 gradual and 7 penitential psalms, the litany, the placebo and dirige forming the office of the dead, and the commendations.
2. Similar works issued in England for private prayer in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer.
3. A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.“1545, The A.B.C. Primers”
4. An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts.

primer noun

1. Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.
2. A person who primes explosives.
3. A substance used to prime wood, metal, etc. in preparation for painting.
4. A layer of such a substance.

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Adjective

primer adjective

1. First in time, initial, early.
2. First in importance, premier.
3. First in position, foremost.