Pre*pol"lent (?), a. [L. praepollens, p. p. of praepollere to surpass in power; prae before + pollere to be powerful.]

Having superior influence or power; prevailing; predominant.

[R.]

Boyle.

 

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Pre*pol"lent (?), n.; pl. Prepollices (#) [NL. See Pre-, Pollex.] Anat.

An extra first digit, or rudiment of a digit, on the preaxial side of the pollex.

 

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