Pre*dom`i*na"tion (?), n. [Cf. F. prÈdomination.] The act or state of
predominating; ascendency; predominance. W. Browne.
Pre*doom" (?), v. t. To foredoom.
Pre*dor"sal (?), a. (Anat.) Situated in front of the back; immediately
in front, or on the ventral side the dorsal part of the vertebral
column.
Pre"dy (?), a. [Cf. F. prÍt ready.] Cleared and ready for engagement,
as a ship. Smart.