v. t. [ L. praevisus, p. p. of praevidere to foresee; prae before + videre to see. See Vision. ]
a. [ L. praecisus cut off, brief, concise, p. p. of praecidere to cut off in front, to cut off; prae before + caedere to cut: cf. F. précis. Cf. Concise. ]
The law in this point is not precise. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
For the hour precise
Exacts our parting hence. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
He was ever precise in promise-keeping. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
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