Is anyone aware of an earlier usage of the term 'prepone' before 1972?
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The question is seeking information about the earliest known usage of the term 'prepone' to clarify its origins, specifically inquiring if anyone has knowledge of its usage before 1972.
Answer
Early 1500s
The term 'prepone' was used as far back as the early 1500s.
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The term 'prepone' was used as far back as the early 1500s.
More Information
The term 'prepone' was used in a slightly different context in the early 1500s to mean 'to place in front of, to set before'.
Sources
- Shashi Tharoor's Word of the Week: Prepone - Hindustan Times - hindustantimes.com
- Merriam-Webster on Prepone - merriam-webster.com
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