a. [ L. praepollens, p. p. of praepollere to surpass in power; prae before + pollere to be powerful. ] Having superior influence or power; prevailing; predominant. [ R. ] Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
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a. [ L. repellens, -entis, p. pr. ] Driving back; able or tending to repel. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
a. [ L. repellens, -entis, p. pr. ] Driving back; able or tending to repel. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.