Pre`con*tract" (?), v. t. [imp.
& p. p. Precontracted; p. pr. & vb.
n. Precontracting.] To contract, engage, or
stipulate previously.
Pre`con*tract" (?), v. i. To make a
previous contract or agreement. Ayliffe.
Pre*con"tract (?), n. A contract
preceding another; especially (Law), a contract of
marriage which, according to the ancient law, rendered void a
subsequent marriage solemnized in violation of it.
Abbott.