† preˈvary, v. Obs. rare—1.
[prob. a. OF. prévarier (12th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), ad. L. prævāricārī: see prevaricate v.]
trans. To pervert: = prevaricate v. 6.
| 1541 R. Copland Guydon's Quest. Chirurg. B j b, He ought to knowe the accydentes that chaunce to come in dyseases for often tymes it preuaryeth the same selfe cure of the dyseases as Gaylen declareth [orig. totam curam præuaricant et peruertunt]. |