SINCE 1828

prepossess

verb pre·pos·sess \ ˌprē-pə-ˈzes also -ˈses \

Definition of prepossess

transitive verb

1 obsolete : to take previous possession of

2 : to cause to be preoccupied

3 : to influence beforehand especially favorably

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1609

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Definition of prepossess

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