† ˌprenomiˈnation Obs.
[n. of action from prec. vb.]
1. Prior nomination; naming first; forenaming.
| 1575 in H. Swinden Gt. Yarmouth (1772) 222 We have lately tollerated youre baylives to have prenominacion to oure discredytt. 1646 Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. iii. xxiv. 170 In strict reason the watery productions should have the prenomination: and they of the land rather derive their names, then nominate those of the sea. 1658 Phillips, Prænomination, a forenaming. |
2. The giving of a prænomen; a first name or appellation.
| 1599 Nashe Lenten Stuffe 16 All Common wealths assume their prenominations of their common diuided weale, as where one man hath not too much riches, and another man too much pouertie. |