Defn: Preludial. [R.] Dr. H. More.
PRELUMBAR
Pre*lum"bar, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Situated immediately in front of the loins;- applied to the dorsal part of the abdomen.
PRELUSIVE
Pre*lu"sive, a. Etym: [See Prelude.]
Defn: Of the nature of a prelude; introductory; indicating that something of a like kind is to follow. "Prelusive drops." Thomson. — Pre*lu"sive*ly, adv.
PRELUSORILY
Pre*lu"so*ri*ly, adv.
Defn: In a prelusory way.
PRELUSORY
Pre*lu"so*ry, a.
Defn: Introductory; prelusive. Bacon.
PREMATURE
Pre`ma*ture", a. Etym: [L. praematurus; prae before + maturus ripe.
See Mature.]