[f. as prec. + -ING2.]
1. That extracts (in senses of the vb.).
1654. Gayton, Pleas. Notes, IV. ii. 181. Such an hirudinous and extracting Lady, as Dulcinea.
† 2. ? Used for ‘distracting.’ Obs. rare–1.
1601. Shaks., Twel. N., V. i. 288. They say poore Gentleman, he’s much distract. A most extracting frensie of mine owne From my remembrance, clearly banisht his.
