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to give a slight indication of beforehand
- the first crocus traditionally prefigures the arrival of spring
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“Prefigure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefigure. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of prefigure was in the 15th century
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