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Preform definitions
PREFORM', v.t. [pre and form.] To form beforehand.
v 1: form into a shape resembling the final, desired one 2: form or shape beforehand or determine the shape of beforehand
transitive verb Etymology: Latin praeformare, from prae- + formare to form, from forma form Date: 1601 1. to form or shape beforehand 2. to bring to approximate preliminary shape and size • preform noun
v.tr. form beforehand. Derivatives: preformation n.
Preform Pre*form", v. t. [L. praeformare. See Pre-, and Form.] To form beforehand, or for special ends. ``Their natures and preformed faculties. '' --Shak.
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