foretoken

1 of 2

noun

fore·to·ken ˈfȯr-ˌtō-kən

: a premonitory sign

foretoken

2 of 2

fore·to·ken fȯr-ˈtō-kən

foretokened; foretokening fȯr-ˈtō-kə-niŋ

-ˈtōk-niŋ

: to indicate or warn of in advance

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of foretoken was before the 12th century

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Style

“Foretoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foretoken. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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Last Updated: 23 Sep 2024 - Definition revised

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