prae-pōto, āre, v. n. and a.
I Neutr. , to drink before (post-class.), Cael. Aur. Acut. 3, 17, 159.—
II Act. , to give to drink or make drink of before : praepotat absinthio aegrotantes vino sincero, Cael. Aur. Acut. 3, 17, 160; id. Tard. 5, 10, 120.