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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Prepare-,) Preperament, n. [e.m.E. preparement (1627), obs. F. preparement (15–17th c. Godef.), med. L. preparamentum (1274, c 1500 in Latham).] Once only, in attrib. use: Preliminary; by way of preparation. Cf. Preparatio(u)n n. 3. —a1538 Abell 39 b.
Paip Celestin … ordanit to say preperament psalmis before the mes
