† proˈtense, n. Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. protens-, ppl. stem of prōtendĕre to protend.]
= protension 3.
| 1590 Spenser F.Q. iii. iii. 4 By dew degrees, and long protense [2nd and later edd. pretense]. |
† proˈtense, n. Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. protens-, ppl. stem of prōtendĕre to protend.]
= protension 3.
| 1590 Spenser F.Q. iii. iii. 4 By dew degrees, and long protense [2nd and later edd. pretense]. |
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