v. /pree"fawrm"/ ; n. /pree"fawrm'/ , v.t.
1. to form beforehand.
2. to determine or decide beforehand: to preform an opinion.
3. to shape or fashion beforehand: to preform a mold.
n.
4. biscuit (def. 5).
5. any of various uncompleted objects of manufacture after preliminary shaping.
[ 1595-1605; praeformare. See PRE-, FORM ]