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(1):

(a.) First, precedent, or superior in the order of cognition, reason or generality, origin, development, rank, etc.

(2):

(a.) The superior of a priory, and next below an abbot in dignity.

(3):

(a.) Preceding in the order of time; former; antecedent; anterior; previous; as, a prior discovery; prior obligation; - used elliptically in cases like the following: he lived alone [in the time] prior to his marriage.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Prior'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/prior.html. 1828.
 
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