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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Preoccupat, ppl. adj. [f. Preoc(c)upat,v. Cf. 17th c. Eng. preoccupated (1651).] Prejudiced, biased. —1602 Colville Paraenese Ep. 17.
Vithout partiall or preoccupat iugment