verb
foresay
Foresay (verb) means to say beforehand; predict; foretell.
verb
1
To say beforehand; predict; foretell.
2
To decree; ordain; appoint.
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Etymology
From Middle English foresayen, foreseyen, foreseggen (found only in past participle foresaid), from Old English foreseċġan (“to foresay, foretell, predict, announce, mention beforehand”), equivalent to fore- + say. Cognate with Dutch voorzeggen (“to foretell, presage”), Old Danish foresige, Swedish föresäga, förutsäga (“to predict”).
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What is the meaning of foresay?
"foresay" (verb) means to say beforehand; predict; foretell.
What are the different meanings of foresay?
"foresay" has 2 main meanings: 1. To say beforehand; predict; foretell; 2. To decree; ordain; appoint.