3. To work so that foaming occurs from too violent ebullition, which causes water to become mixed with, and be carried along with, the steam that is formed; — said of a steam boiler.
PRIMELY
Prime"ly, adv.
1. At first; primarily. [Obs.] South.
2. In a prime manner; excellently.
PRIMENESS
Prime"ness, n.
1. The quality or state of being first.
2. The quality or state of being prime, or excellent.
PRIMER
Prim"er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, primes; specifically, an instrument or device for priming; esp., a cap, tube, or water containing percussion powder or other capable for igniting a charge of gunpowder.
PRIMER
Prim"er, a. Etym: [OF. primer, primier, premier, F. premier. See
Premier.]