† preˈtensary Obs. rare—1.
[f. late L. prætens-, ppl. stem of prætendĕre to pretend + -ary1.]
One who makes a pretension or claim.
| 1594 O. B. Quest. Profit. Concern. 14 b, Within this same writ..the vnsatiate Legates are named Catholicks and pretensaries to reforme religion, through crueltie to be exercised vpon the annointed of God. |