Prefire
adj, verb
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Definitions
Verb
- 1 Alternative form of pre-fire. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
- 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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