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Definition of Prelims
1. Noun. Written matter preceding the main text of a book.
Definition of Prelims
1. Noun. (plural of prelim) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prelims
1. prelim [n] - See also: prelim
Lexicographical Neighbors of Prelims
Literary usage of Prelims
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing Containing Lives of the Most by Henry Downes Miles (1906)
"Holywell Lane and Club Row, and a " voice from Norwich " preferred a bigger stake,
so the prelims, were soon settled. ..."
2. Brooklyn Daily Eagle Almanac (1921)
"Graeco-Roman wrestling prelims—In heavyweight class Hangen, Denmark, beat AM Weyand.
IT. S., In 7:00; Linford. Finland, beat EE Wilkie, US, in 30:00. ..."
3. Technology Review by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Association of Class Secretaries, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni Association (1908)
"... a letter received from him: "I am just celebrating the advent of Laurence
Tumbull Tufts, who passed his 'prelims' with flying colors on December 29. ..."
4. Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries by William Fordyce Mavor (1796)
"... o! the latent powers of man, which can only be called into action by unexpected
and prelims emergencies. ..."
5. The Gentleman's Magazine (1783)
"... or true or counterfeit pearls, mull n».r be worn af<er the i IV of Jan.
7784* Fr-'Oi this arc except - td royal prelims. ..."
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