† preˈvaricant, a. Obs. rare—1.
[ad. L. prævāricānt-em, pres. pple. of prævāricārī to prevaricate.]
Deviating from the proper course or method; irregular, improper.
| 1644 Bulwer Chiron. 103 To throw downe the Hand from the Head, with the Fingers formed into a gripe or scratching posture;..or to throw it upwards with the Palme turned up, are actions prevaricant in Rhetorick, and condemned by Quintilian. |