"prefulgency" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin praefulgens, present participle of praefulgere (“to shine forth”). See pre- and fulgent. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|praefulgens}} Latin praefulgens, {{af|en|pre-}} pre- Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} prefulgency (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) Superior brightness or effulgency. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
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