What does "predate" mean?
Predate: To date anticipation; to affix to (a document) an earlier than the actual date; to antedate; as, a predated deed or letter.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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