Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PRE-TENT'A-TIVE
PRE-TENT'A-TIVE, a. [L. præ and tento, to try.]
That may be previously tried or attempted. [Little used.] – Bacon.
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PRE-TENT'A-TIVE, a. [L. præ and tento, to try.]
That may be previously tried or attempted. [Little used.] – Bacon.
Return to page 187 of the letter “P”.