preadmonition

[Pref. pre-, and Eng. admonition.] A previous warning or admonition. "The fatal preadmonition of oaks bearing strange leaves." Evelyn: Sylva. A. Trans .: Τo preface; to introduce with pre- fatory remarks. B. In trans.: To go before; to precede. "We must be content to hear a preambling boast of your valor."-Milton: Remonstrant's Defense. prebendal ambulation.] 1. A walking or going before; a preceding. 2. A preamble. (Chaucer: C. T., 6,413.) *pre-am-bu-lā-tör-y, a . [Eng. preambulat (e); -ory.] Going before; preceding. "Simon Magus had preambulatory impieties."-Bp. Taylor: Sermons, vol. i., ser. 17. *pre-am-bu-lous, adj . [Latin præambulus .] Going before; preceding, introductory. "The principle preambulous unto all belief."-Browne: Vulgar Errors , bk. i., ch. x. pre-an-nounce', v. t. [Pref. pre-, and English announce.] To announce beforehand.