preludious

[Eng. prelude; -ous.] Of the nature of a prelude; preparatory, introductory. "Preludious to and typic all of the office of Christ."H. More: Phil. Writings. (Gen. Pref. p. xxv.) prě-lü'-di-ŭm, 8. [Low Lat.) A prelude (q. v.). IMG:content-1473.png:[blocks in formation] Crashaw: Delights of the Muses. prē-lüm-bar, a. [Pref. pre- , and Eng. lumbar (q.v.).] Anat.: Placed, or situated, before the loins.