verb
forespell
Forespell (verb) means to warn of something that is going to happen, or to say in advance what will occur.
verb
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To warn of something that is going to happen, or to say in advance what will occur.
"The single boat, locus of misunderstanding about the loaves by a single group, is developed in two directions: Jesus' boat forespells the ability to understand the feeding sign, while the Tiberias boats forespell the opposite."
— Ian D. Mackay, John's Relationship with Mark (2004)
"The wind seemed to forespell my doom as it gusted into the room, blowing out half the candles in the circle, and sending the spray of rose petals around us dancing into the far corners of the room."
— Katie MacAlister, A Girl's Guide to Vampires - Page 19 (2010)
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Etymology
Formed from fore- and spell; compare Dutch voorspellen (“to predict”).
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What is the meaning of forespell?
"forespell" (verb) means to warn of something that is going to happen, or to say in advance what will occur.
What is another word for forespell?
Other words for "forespell" include presage.
