It may be of ancient origin; it may have crossed in the Mayflower for aught I know; but the overwhelming preponderance of ancient and modern usage is certainly in favour of Prefixing the "al," and there is a clear advantage in having a special word for this special idea.
"America To-day, Observations and Reflections"
William Archer
The task of arranging the letters has been more arduous owing to Mrs. Browning's unfortunate habit of Prefixing no date's, or incomplete ones, to her letters.
"The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2)"
Frederic G. Kenyon
It was the first time she had addressed him without Prefixing the name Brute and emphasizing the prefix.
"The Gun-Brand"
James B. Hendryx