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Definition of pre-intone in English: pre-intoneverb ˌpriːɪnˈtəʊn Christian Church with object To intone quietly (the opening of a tune, chant, etc.) prior to the officiant intoning aloud.
Origin Mid 19th century. From pre- + intone, in quots. 1853, 1853 after Italian preintuonare. Definition of pre-intone in US English: pre-intoneverbˌpriːɪnˈtəʊn Christian Church with object To intone quietly (the opening of a tune, chant, etc.) prior to the officiant intoning aloud.
Origin Mid 19th century. From pre- + intone, in quots. 1853, 1853 after Italian preintuonare. |