praetristis

praetristis [CL prae-+tristis] 1 very sad or that brings great sadness. 796 subito ~i fama prosternatus Alcuin Ep. 78. 2 that causes sorrow, (of a drink) very bitter. arva moves turbasque potens, et territa sanas / propinasque tuis praetristia musta sed hostis / te duce bella ruunt Bede CuthbV 791.