What does pre-eminent mean?
Pre-eminent means Alternative spelling of preeminent..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Alternative spelling of preeminent..
He was in high spirits, doing every thing with happy ease, and pre-eminent in all the lively turns, quick resources, and playful impudence that could do honour to the game; […]
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Pre-eminent means Alternative spelling of preeminent..
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He was in high spirits, doing every thing with happy ease, and pre-eminent in all the lively turns, quick resources, and playful impudence that could do honour to the game; […]
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