"prepromise" meaning in English

See prepromise in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From pre- + promise. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|promise}} pre- + promise Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} prepromise (not comparable)
  1. Before a promise is made. Tags: not-comparable
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