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pre·pos·sess | \ ˌprē-pə-ˈzes 
also -ˈses \
also -ˈses \prepossessed; prepossessing; prepossesses
Definition of prepossess
1 obsolete : to take previous possession of
2 : to cause to be preoccupied
3 : to influence beforehand especially favorably
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The first known use of prepossess was in 1609
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