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preconquest — (ˈ)prē+ adjective Etymology: pre + conquest : of or relating to times before the conquest of a country or people preconquest Normandy preconquest sculptured stones F.M.Stenton * * * /pree kon kwest, kong /, adj. of or pertaining to the time… … Useful english dictionary
preconquest — /pree kon kwest, kong /, adj. of or pertaining to the time before the conquest of one people, region, or country by another. [PRE + CONQUEST] * * * … Universalium
preconquest — pre·conquest … English syllables
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