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foretoken

noun fore·to·ken \ ˈfȯr-ˌtō-kən \

Definition of foretoken

: a premonitory sign

First Known Use of foretoken

before 12th century

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foretoken

verb fore·to·ken \ fȯr-ˈtō-kən \

Definition of foretoken

foretokened; foretokening play \fȯr-ˈtōk-niŋ, -ˈtō-kə-\
transitive verb
: to indicate or warn of in advance

First Known Use of foretoken

15th century

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