praelībātĭo, ōnis, f. [praelibo], a tasting or taking away beforehand (post-class.).
I Lit., an offering of the first-fruits : praemetium, quod praelibationis causā ante praemetitur, Paul. ex Fest. s. v. praemetium, p. 235 Müll.: labiorum, a slight touch of the lips , a gentle kiss , Ambros. Isaac et Anim. 3, 8 fin. —
II Trop., a lessening , diminution , Tert. Anim. 58.