"preball" meaning in All languages combined

See preball on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From pre- + ball. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|ball}} pre- + ball Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} preball (not comparable)
  1. Before a ball (social event with dancing). Tags: not-comparable
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