Forepossessed

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Holding or held formerly in possession. obsolete
  2. 2
    Preengaged; preoccupied; prepossessed. obsolete

    "VVherein I doubt not by Gods help, but to make clear to the judgment of any man, that it is not either uncapable through ignorance, or fore-poſſeſſed with prejudice, theſe three things."

Example

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"VVherein I doubt not by Gods help, but to make clear to the judgment of any man, that it is not either uncapable through ignorance, or fore-poſſeſſed with prejudice, theſe three things."

Etymology

From fore- + possessed.

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