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Webster 1913 Edition


Preordain

Preˊor-dain′

,
Verb.
T.
[Pref.
pre + ordain
: cf. L.
praeordinare
.]
To ordain or appoint beforehand: to predetermine: to foreordain.
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Preordain

PREORDA'IN

,
Verb.
T.
[pre and ordain.] To ordain or appoint beforehand; to predetermine. All things are supposed to be preordained by God.