predawn

pre·dawn

 (prē′dôn′)
n.
The time just before dawn.

pre′dawn′ adj.
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predawn

(priːˈdɔːn)
n
the period before dawn
adj
before dawn
adv
before dawn
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pre•dawn

(priˈdɔn, ˈpri-)

n.
1. the period immediately preceding dawn.
adj.
2. occurring just before dawn.
[1945–50]
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