Etymology

paravant

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Today it means: Pre-eminently; first. Full definition →

First used 16th–17th c.Middle French paravant
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  1. Middle French · derived fromparavant
  2. English todayparavant

From Middle French paravant, from par + avant.

First known use, by meaning

  • 16th–17th c. Pre-eminently; first.

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