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forefeel

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fore·​feel | \(ˌ)fȯr-ˈfēl \
forefelt\ (ˌ)fȯr-​ˈfelt \; forefeeling

Definition of forefeel 

transitive verb

: to have a presentiment of

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did any of the passengers embarking on the Titanic's maiden voyage forefeel their impending doom?

First Known Use of forefeel

1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forefeel was in 1580

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