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† preˈponderer Obs. rare—1. [f. preponder v. + -er1.] That which outweighs; in quot. an overbalancing branch.
1679Evelyn Sylva xxvii. (ed. 3) 141 Crooked Trees are reform'd by taking off or topping the præponderers, whilst charg'd with Leaves or Woody and hanging counterpoises. |