Drawing before something has made (6)

I believe the answer is:

design

(Other definitions for design that I've seen before include "Devise, dreate, make out a plan" , "Purpose, pattern" , "Provide blueprint" , "Pattern - plan" , "Blueprint, pattern" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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