Definition for PRE-EM'I-NENT

PRE-EM'I-NENT, a. [Fr.; pre and eminent; L. præ, before, and eminens, emineo. See Menace.]

  1. Superior in excellence; distinguished for something commendable or honorable. In goodness and in power pre-eminent. – Milton.
  2. Surpassing others in evil or bad qualities; as, pre-eminent in crime or guilt.

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