Prefire

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of pre-fire. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Before the occurrence of a fire. not-comparable

    "Francis Brannigan's great interest in prefire planning was forced by necessity. All of a sudden, as a naval officer, he had responsibilities for lives and property for which he was totally unprepared."

Example

More examples

"Francis Brannigan's great interest in prefire planning was forced by necessity. All of a sudden, as a naval officer, he had responsibilities for lives and property for which he was totally unprepared."

Etymology

From pre- + fire.

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