Lewis & Short

prae-tango, no perf., tactum, 3, v. a., to touch beforehand or previously (postclass.).

  1. I. Lit., Cael. Aur. Tard. 5, 7, 81: leviter oleo Hispano praetactus, id. ib. 4, 3, 22.
  2. II. Transf., to attack; of violent diseases: praetacta nervositas, Cael. Aur. Acut. 1, 10, 71: praetacta membra, id. ib. 2, 11, 79.