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preseason en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English season English preseason From pre- + season.

Meanings

1. The period before the start of a sporting season, during which players undergo training and venues are prepared

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Translations (7)

sv försäsong (period before the start of a sporting season) · de Vorsaison (period before the start of a sporting season) · ko 프리시즌 (period before the start of a sporting season) · ja プレシーズン (period before the start of a sporting season) · nl voorseizoen (period before the start of a sporting season) · fr présaison (period before the start of a sporting season) · fr pré-saison (period before the start of a sporting season)

preseason en · VERB

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English season English preseason From pre- + season.

Meanings

1. (transitive) To season in advance.
   • The most popular Dutch ovens are constructed of enameled cast iron, which requires none of the preseasoning and special care of ordinary cast iron but maintains the same gentle, even heat. 2004, Molly Stevens, All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking, page 10:

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