1. That which stands first in order, rank, or importance; a chief matter.
2. A primary meeting; a caucus.
3. (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of the large feathers on the distal joint of a bird's wing.
See Plumage, and Illust. of Bird.
4. (Astron.)
Defn: A primary planet; the brighter component of a double star. See under Planet.
PRIMATE Pri"mate, n. Etym: [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.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of the Primates.