n. [ L. praelibatio, fr. praelibare to taste beforehand: cf. F. prelibation. ] 1. A tasting beforehand, or by anticipation; a foretaste; as, a prelibation of heavenly bliss. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A pouring out, or libation, before tasting. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. praedicatio: cf. F. prédication. ] 1. The act of predicating, or of affirming one thing of another; affirmation; assertion. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. praedicatio: cf. F. prédication. ] 1. The act of predicating, or of affirming one thing of another; affirmation; assertion. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]