'Preluding' definitions:
Definition of 'Preluding'
From: GCIDE
- Prelude \Pre*lude"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Preluded; p. pr. & vb. n. Preluding.] [L. praeludere, praelusum; prae before + ludere to play: cf. F. pr['e]luder. See Ludicrous.] To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude. [1913 Webster]
- The musicians preluded on their instruments. --Sir. W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
- We are preluding too largely, and must come at once to the point. --Jeffrey. [1913 Webster]