Prevailing

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:13:45

Pre*vail"ing, a.

1.

Having superior force or influence; efficacious; persuasive.

Shak.

Saints shall assist thee with prevailing prayers. Rowe.

2.

Predominant; prevalent; most general; as, the prevailing disease of a climate; a prevailing opinion.

Syn. See Prevalent.

 

© Webster 1913.

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