preform

preform
v. /pree"fawrm"/; n. /pree"fawrm'/, v.t.
1. to form beforehand.
2. to determine or decide beforehand: to preform an opinion.
3. to shape or fashion beforehand: to preform a mold.
n.
4. biscuit (def. 5).
5. any of various uncompleted objects of manufacture after preliminary shaping.
[1595-1605; < L praeformare. See PRE-, FORM]

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