| 释义 |
pre-oˈblige, v. rare.
[pre- A. 1.]
trans. To oblige beforehand; to bind by previous obligation.
1644Hunton Vind. Treat. Monarchy iii. 17, I grant a people (not preobliged) fully overcome should much sin against Gods providence by obstinacie. 1668Franco Truth Springing 25 Onely the two last were commanded to Noah (to the other five he was preobliged). a1694Tillotson Serm. lxxxv. (1742) VI. 1363 Nor lastly, was he pre-obliged by any kindness or benefit from us. |