† Pret,n.Obs.rare. [short for It.Prete Gianni.] = Prester John, applied to the Negus of Abyssinia. 1635E. Pagitt Christianogr. i. ii. 40 The Abassins reckon a succession of Christian Emperors... The Prets or Emperours dwell in a mooveable City of Tents.