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Preyful

Prey′ful

,
Adj.
1.
Disposed to take prey.
[Obs.]
The
preyful
brood of savage beasts.
Chapman.
2.
Rich in prey.
[Obs.]
Shak.

Definition 2024


preyful

preyful

English

Adjective

preyful (comparative more preyful, superlative most preyful)

  1. (obsolete) Disposed to take prey.
    The preyful brood of savage beasts. Chapman.
  2. (obsolete) Rich in prey.
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