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Webster 1913 Edition


Prepossessing

Preˊpos-sess′ing

,
Adj.
Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive;
as, a
prepossessing
manner
.
–
Preˊpos-sess′ing-ly
,
adv.

Webster 1828 Edition


Prepossessing

PREPOSSESS'ING

,
ppr.
Taking previous possession.
1.
a. Tending to invite favor; having power to secure the possession of favor, esteem or love. The countenance, address and manners of a person are sometimes prepossessing on a first acquaintance.