prefund

fund

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Definitions of prefund word

noun prefund a supply of money or pecuniary resources, as for some purpose: a fund for his education; a retirement fund. 1
noun prefund supply; stock: a fund of knowledge; a fund of jewels. 1
noun prefund funds, money immediately available; pecuniary resources: to be momentarily without funds. 1
noun prefund an organization created to administer or manage a fund, as of money invested or contributed for some special purpose. 1
verb with object prefund to provide a fund to pay the interest or principal of (a debt). 1
verb with object prefund to convert (general outstanding debts) into a more or less permanent debt, represented by interest-bearing bonds. 1

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

1670-80; < Latin fundus bottom, estate; replacing fond2 in most of its meanings

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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