About The Word Pretex
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What's The Definition Of Pretex?Synonyms | Synonyms for Pretex: Related Terms | Find terms related to Pretex: See Also | Pretex In Webster's Dictionary \Pre*tex"\, v. t. [L. praetexere. See {Pretext}.]
To frame; to devise; to disguise or excuse; hence, to
pretend; to declare falsely. [Obs.]
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