v. Obs. [f. FORE- pref. + POSSESS.] trans. To possess beforehand with.
1579. Tomson, Calvin’s Serm. Tim., 625/2. Wee are forepossessed and seised with so many vanities that all our affections and thoughtes are nothing but encombrances, & lets that cast vs away from God.
1635. Sanderson, 12 Serm., ad Cler. (1681), 63. Which may not be clearly and abundantly answered, to the satisfaction of any rational man not extremely fore-possessed with prejudice.
