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prae |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pre- \Pre-\ [L. prae, adv & prep., before akin to pro, and to E. for prep.: cf F. pr['e]-. See {Pro-}, and cf {Prior}.] A prefix denoting priority (of time, place or rank); as precede, to go before precursor, a forerunner; prefix, to fix or place before pre["e]minent eminent before or above others Pre- is sometimes used intensively, as in prepotent, very potent. [Written also {pr[ae]-}.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prae- \Pr[ae]-\ A prefix. See {Pre-}.
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