n. (Engin.) Ignition in an internal-combustion engine while the inlet valve is open or before compression is completed. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
a. (Logic.) Having no sign expressive of quantity; indefinite. See Predesignate. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To render indisposed beforehand. Milman. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. Previous intimation; a suggestion beforehand. T. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]