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foresign en · NOUN

Etymology

From fore- + sign.

Meanings

  1. A sign given in advance; a foreshadow; a premonition; omen.
  2. An sign, signal, or indicator set in advance, as a control.

Forms

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foresigns Number=Plur lexicographic

foresign en · VERB

Etymology

From fore- + sign.

Meanings

  1. (transitive) To sign in advance.
    • […] before whatever judge or tribunal, even though such judge or tribunal may be exempt or privileged, or even though by an especial mission foresigned by our own hand, we ordain that such discussion or suit be buried in an eternal oblivion, […] 1855, Manual of the Third order of St. Francis
  2. (transitive) To signal beforehand; foreshadow.

Forms

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foresigning Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
foresigns Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
foresigned Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
foresigned Tense=Past lexicographic