"preeternity" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌpɹiːɪˈtɜː(ɹ)nɪti/
Etymology: From pre- + eternity. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|eternity}} pre- + eternity Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} preeternity (uncountable)
  1. infinite previous duration, an eternity in the past Tags: uncountable
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