[GHC] #14206: Add bit deposit and bit extraction primops

[GHC]

#14206: Add bit deposit and bit extraction primops
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        Reporter:  newhoggy          |                Owner:  (none)
            Type:  feature request   |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.2.1
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 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |            Test Case:
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Comment (by newhoggy):

 Yes, I'm interested in offering a patch, but I'm very new to this.  Before
 I can make a contribution, I need a working build from source don't I?
 Starting there.

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