Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PRE-MA-TURE'LY
PRE-MA-TURE'PRE-MA-TURE-NESS, or PRE-MA-TU'RI-TY
PRE-MA-TURE'LY, adv.
- Too soon; too early; before the proper time; as, fruits prematurely ripened; opinions prematurely formed; measures prematurely taken.
- Without due evidence or authentication; as, intelligence prematurely received.
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