preludious (preludi us)

[ The office of Adam was preludious to and typical of the office of Christ. Dr. H. More , Phil. Writings, Gen. Pref., p. xxv. preludium (prē-lūʼdi-um), n . [ prælu dium: see prelude .] An introduction; prefatory action or state; a prelude; a presage. This is a short preludium to a challenge. Beau , and Fl ., Captain, v. 1. Premature labor. See labor1. prematurely (pre-mā-tūr'li), adv. In a prem a overhastily. prematurene (prē-mā-tūr ́nes), n. Prematurity.