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† preˈproperous, a. Obs.
[f. L. præproper-us too quick or hasty (f. præ, pre- A. 6 + proper-us speedy, quick) + -ous.]
Over-hasty, precipitate.
1555J. Proctor Hist. Wyat's Rebell. 62 Vnaduised hardinesse and preproperous haste in mooste matters haue these twoo companions: Errour in the beginning, and Repentaunce in the ende. a1661Fuller Worthies, Leicestersh. (1662) ii. 133 By such preproperous Couling of Boyes, and vailing of Girles, Parents were cozened out of their children. 1670Ray Proverbs, Devon. 226 Administring preposterous and preproperous justice.
Hence † preˈproperously adv., over-hastily.
1637R. Humfrey tr. St. Ambrose i. 31 Why dost preproperously call for a crowne before thou overcommest? |