n. [ L. praepositio, fr. praeponere to place before; prae before + ponere to put, place: cf. F. préposition. See Position, and cf. Provost. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
He made a long preposition and oration. Fabyan. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. prépositionnel. ] Of or pertaining to a preposition; of the nature of a preposition. Early. --
n. [ L. repositio. ] The act of repositing; a laying up. [ 1913 Webster ]