Definition: Referring to a time or situation that happened before a war took place.

Example: The prewar architecture in the city is beautifully preserved.

Definition: A figure or symbol representing a male reproductive organ, often associated with fertility and gardens in ancient mythology.

Example: In ancient times, a priapus was often placed in gardens to protect the plants and symbolize fertility.

Definition: Relating to the earliest times in history or the very beginning of something; ancient and original.

Example: The primeval forest was filled with towering trees and diverse wildlife.

Definition: In a way that relates to the earliest times in history; very ancient or primitive.

Example: The forest was primevally untouched, filled with ancient trees and wildlife.

Definition: A person from whom one is descended, especially the earliest ancestor in a family line.

Example: The primogenitor of the family was a brave explorer who settled in the new land.

Definition: The highest-ranking bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church, or the first in rank among bishops in Scotland.

Example: The primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church led the ceremony with great dignity.

Definition: The area or territory ruled by a prince, often with its own government and laws.

Example: The small princedom was known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.

Definition: A female religious leader who is in charge of a priory, which is a monastery or convent, and ranks just below an abbess.

Example: The prioress led the community of nuns with kindness and wisdom.

Definition: A religious building or community where monks or nuns live and work, usually led by a prior or prioress.

Example: The monks at the priory dedicated their lives to prayer and service.

Definition: To engage in privateering, which means to operate a privately owned ship that is authorized to attack enemy ships during wartime.

Example: During the war, many sailors chose to privateer instead of joining the navy.

Definition: A privately owned ship that is given permission by a government to attack enemy ships during wartime.

Example: The privateer sailed the seas, capturing enemy vessels for profit.