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P / prae-tango
verb transitive

prae-tango

2nd PP prae-tangere · 3rd PP praetactum · conj. 3rd
to touch beforehand; previously
perf., tactum, 3, v. a., to touch beforehand or previously (postclass.).
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Lit., Cael. Aur. Tard. 5, 7, 81: leviter oleo Hispano praetactus, id. ib. 4, 3, 22.—
to attack; by extension •
Transf., to attack; of violent diseases: praetacta nervositas, Cael. Aur. Acut. 1, 10, 71: praetacta membra, id. ib. 2, 11, 79.
Perseus ID: n38056 Key: praetango