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prepossessing |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prepossess \Pre`pos*sess"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prepossessed}; p. pr & vb n. {Prepossessing}.] 1. To preoccupy, as ground or land; to take previous possession of --Dryden. 2. To preoccupy, as the mind or heart, so as to preclude other things hence to bias or prejudice; to give a previous inclination to for or against anything esp., to induce a favorable opinion beforehand, or at the outset. It created him enemies, and prepossessed the lord general. --Evelyn. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prepossessing \Pre`pos*sess"ing\, a. Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive; as a prepossessing manner. -- {Pre`pos*sess"ing*ly}, adv From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: prepossessing adj : creating a favorable impression; "strong and vigorous and of prepossessing appearance"
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