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† 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 ex...
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pretensive, a. rare. (prɪˈtɛnsɪv) Also 7 -cive. [f. late L. prætens-, ppl. stem (see pretensary) + -ive.] 1. Characterized by being asserted or pretended to be true; professed; feigned.1640 H. Parker Case of Ship Money 17 If danger..be far distant..though it bee certaine, and not pretensive, yet Par...
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