preacquaintance

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ acquaintance.

Noun

preacquaintance (uncountable)

1. Previous acquaintance or knowledge.
   • 1698, J. M. [minister of the Gospel in Bridgwater], A Contract Answer to a correct copy of Letters written by Mr. Matthew Hole […] :

     Thanksgivings in Free Prayer without Preacquaintance with the Words that will be us'd ?

References

• “preacquaintance”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.