Definitions
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- adjective obsolete, rare
Preliminary ;previous .
Etymologies
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From Middle French preallable ( > modern préalable), from prealler ("to precede").
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Examples
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And it was not to bee modelled or directed by the paterne of regular and remisse16 friendship, wherein so many precautions of a long and preallable conversation17 are required.
Of Friendship. 1909
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[Footnote: Slight, languid.] friendship, wherein so many precautions of a long and preallable conversation [Footnote: Preceding intercourse.] are required.
Literary and Philosophical Essays: French, German and Italian Various 1562
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Previous; preliminary; preceding. (from Phrontistery)
May 25, 2008