prehistoric

Definition

Of or relating to the epoch before written record.

Etymology

From pre- (“before”) + historic, q.v., similar to slightly earlier ante-historic.

Example Sentences

• "Was it then in a pre-historic time that the Romans wandered into these lands?"
• "The cartoon image of prehistoric woman being dragged by the hair by her caveman-husband probably conditions the perceptions of archaeologists far more than they realize."
• "Your idea of a woman is some one who gets on a chair and shrieks if she sees a mouse. That’s all prehistoric."

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