a. [ Pref. pre- + tentative: cf. L. praetentare to try beforehand. ] Fitted for trial beforehand; experimental. [ R. ] Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive. [ 1913 Webster ]