preacquaintance

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English

Etymology

pre- +‎ acquaintance

Noun

preacquaintance (uncountable)

  1. Previous acquaintance or knowledge.
    • 1698, J. M. , A Contract Answer to a correct copy of Letters written by Mr. Matthew Hole :
      Thanksgivings in Free Prayer without Preacquaintance with the Words that will be us'd ?

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