Defn: a contract of marriage which, according to the ancient law, rendered void a subsequent marriage solemnized in violation of it. Abbott.
PRECONTRIVE
Pre`con*trive", v. t. & i.
Defn: To contrive or plan beforehand.
PRECORACOID
Pre*cor"a*coid, n. (Anat.)
Defn: The anterior part of the coracoid (often closely united with the clavicle) in the shoulder girdle of many reptiles and amphibians.
PRECORDIAL Pre*cor"di*al, a. Etym: [Pref. pre- + L. cor, cordis, heart: cf. F. précordial.] (Anat.)
Defn: Situated in front of the heart; of or pertaining to the præcordia.
PRECRURAL
Pre*cru"ral, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Situated in front of the leg or thigh; as, the precrural glands of the horse.
PRECURRER
Pre*cur"rer, n.