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Before dinner
Answer for the clue "Before dinner ", 11 letters:
preprandial
Word definitions for preprandial in dictionaries
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. Of, relating to or occurring during the time before dinner. n. An apéritif; a predinner drink.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adj. preceding a meal (especially dinner); "a preprandial drink" [ant: postprandial ]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
also pre-prandial , 1822, from pre- + Latin prandium "luncheon" (see postprandial ).
Usage examples of preprandial.
No alcoholic beverages would be served at the fantasia, and Cyrus enjoyed a preprandial nip of whiskey.
He embraced Bill warmly, then waved his hand at a servant who immediately dispensed preprandial drinks.
And out there in Tokyo and Sydney they were putting down their preprandial Suntory, switching off the cassettes, punching up the channels.
The image of Michael hanging by his ankles for his preprandial nap seemed to make more sense than the thought of him tangling with Gary physically.
Our celebratory preprandial gathering in the beautifully appointed sitting room of the Castle included only part of the group.
We had been enjoying a little preprandial libation in the saloon when Ramses came in.