† preˈventor Obs.
[a. L. præventor, agent-n. from prævenīre: see prevene.]
One who goes before or precedes; a predecessor; an anticipator.
| 1598 Florio, Preuentore, a preuentor, an ouertaker, an anticipator. 1599 Broughton's Let. ii. 8 With Simon Magus your Preuentor,..you are not contented to be accompted..a great Diuine. |