prepossession

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Among the methods of conciliation and prepossession, humour and drollery are particularly mentioned.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

I cannot take it upon myself to say—I cannot possibly answer—but I do not know of any prepossession in her case, and I am sure she can have no objection to listen to you.

From Pride and Predjudice, a play by Mackaye, Mary Keith Medbery

A learning of the mind; propensity or prepossession toward an object or view, not leaving the mind indifferent; bent inclination.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

And his strong and awful prepossession in favor of the Bible led him, first of all, to go to the book.

From Prisoners of Conscience by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

Should you, therefore, behold another with the eye of prepossession, at least, regard Eliza as a sister, and give her a portion accordingly.

From The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. III A Novel in Three Volumes by Reeve, Sophia