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prelibation

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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PRELIBATION

n.[from L. proelibo; proe, before, and libo, to taste. ] 1. Foretaste; a tasting beforehand or by anticipation.
The joy that proceeds from a belief of pardon is a prelibation of heavenly bliss.
2. An effusion previous to tasting.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PRELIBATION

Pre `li *ba "tion, n. Etym: [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.

2. A pouring out, or libation, before tasting.