Etymology

backprime

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Today it means: The ⟨‵⟩ or ⟨`⟩ symbol; a reversed prime. Full definition →

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backprime · noun1

From back + prime (“the ⟨′⟩ symbol”), compare backslash.

backprime · verb2

From back + prime (“to prepare a mechanism for its main work; to apply a coat of primer paint to”).

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