Definitions
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- adverb Before
marriage .
Etymologies
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premarital + -ly
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Examples
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The only significant group of reproductive age whose fertility is not being tightly regulated are generally the premaritally or extramaritally sexually active.
The Population of the United States Douglas L. Anderton 1997
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The perfect quarterback is also the perfect gentleman, premaritally speaking.
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Everyone rushed to defend Palin†™ s family when it came under scrutiny for the premaritally impregnated Bristol, saying that it was unfair for her to be criticized.
Iowa State Daily 2008
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