2. Preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression, already
formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression; bias; -- generally,
but not always, used in a favorable sense; as, the prepossessions of
childhood. "The prejudices and prepossessions of the country." Sir W.
Scott.
Syn. -- Bent; bias; inclination; preoccupancy; prejudgment. See Bent.
Pre`*pos*sess"or (?), n. One who possesses, or occupies, previously. R.
Brady.
Pre*pos"ter*ous (?), a.[L. praeposterus; prae before + posterus coming
after, latter. See Posterior.]