precompose
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of precompose
Example Sentences
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In such a state it is clear that nothing could save the lecture itself from reflecting his own feebleness and exhaustion except the advantage of having been precomposed in some happier mood.
From English Men of Letters: Coleridge by Traill, H. D. (Henry Duff)
He has little notion of the respect due to established institutions, and does not heartily like any precomposed form of prayer, not even our incomparable Liturgy.
From Coelebs In Search of a Wife by More, Hannah
It is a little remarkable that, while some classes of christians do not tolerate the preaching of a written discourse, others have an equal prejudice against all sermons which have not been carefully precomposed.
From Hints on Extemporaneous Preaching by Ware, Henry
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