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 Pre·lude v. i. [imp. & p. p. Preluded; p. pr. & vb. n. Preluding.]  To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude.
    The musicians preluded on their instruments.   --Sir. W. Scott.
    We are preluding too largely, and must come at once to the point.   --Jeffrey.