† ˈpreyful,a.Obs.rare. [f. prey n. + -ful.] Killing much prey or quarry; prone to prey. 1588Shakes.L.L.L. iv. ii. 58 The prayfull Princesse pearst and prickt a prettie pleasing Pricket.1624Chapman Homer's Hymn to Venus 115 The Preyfull broode of sauage Beasts.