PREYFUL

Etymology

Adjective

preyful (comparative more preyful, superlative most preyful)

(obsolete) Disposed to take prey.

(obsolete) Rich in prey.

Source: Wiktionary


Prey"ful, a.

1. Disposed to take prey. [Obs.] The preyful brood of savage beasts. Chapman.

2. Rich in prey. [Obs.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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