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precursor , ra . ( Of the lat. )( praecursor, - oris ). 1. adj. That precedes (? goes ahead). U t. c. s. 2. adj. It professes or taught doctrines or undertake companies which will have no reason or find reception but in coming time. 3. m. by antonom. St. John the Baptist, who was born before Christ and announced his coming to the world. O RTOGR. ESCR. with may. initial.