present i a tet (prezenshiat)

t. [L. præ sentia, presence (see presence), + -ate2.] To make present or actual. A childe will chose a sweeting because it is present lie faire and pleasant. Ascham , The Scholemaster, p. 36. The Irish men and Scots fauoured not the race of the kings that present lie reigned. Holinshed, K. John, an. 1212. When God had created man, he was presently the owner of him. Baxter, Treatise of Self-Denial, i. 1. 3. Immediately; by and by; in a little time; IMG:content-0897.jpg:[blocks in formation] Presently after my arrival I was brought with the rest of my company to the Deputy Governor the towne. Coryat, Crudities, I. 2. I'm master of this house, which I'll sell presently ; I'll clap up bills this evening. Middle ton, Chaste Maid, iii. 3.