"prehesternal" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: pre- + hesternal Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|hesternal}} pre- + hesternal Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} prehesternal (not comparable)
  1. (grammar) Relating to past time earlier than yesterday. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Grammar, Time

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