prenominate1
/priːˈnɒmɪnət/Now rare
adjective
Aforementioned; = prenominated.
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in Henry Bradshaw (d. 1513), scholar and hagiographer. From classical Latin praenōminātus, past participle of praenōmināre.
prenominate2
/priːˈnɒmɪneɪt/verb
[with object] To name or specify in advance, to mention previously, especially to nominate (a candidate) for an election, post, etc., beforehand. Occasionally without object.
- Chiefly in U.S. political contexts in later use..
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Shakespeare (1564–1616), playwright and poet. From classical Latin praenōmināt-, past participial stem of praenōmināre to name with a praenomen, in post-classical Latin also to name beforehand (early 3rd cent. in Tertullian), to mention beforehand from prae- + nōmināre.