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(), n.[F. prsage, L. praesagium, from praesagire. See Presage, v. t. ] 1. Something which foreshows or portends a future event; a prognostic; an omen; an augury. "Joy and shout -- presage of victory." Milton. 2. Power to look the future, or the exercise of that power; foreknowledge; presentiment. If there be aught of presage in the mind. Milton. Syn. -- Prognostic; omen; token; sign; presentiment. Presage" (), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Presaged (-sjd"); p. pr. & vb. n.Presaging. ] [F. prsager, L. praesagire: prae before + sagire to perceive acutely or sharply. See Sagacious.] 1. To have a presentiment of; to feel beforehand; to foreknow. 2. To foretell; to predict; to foreshow; to indicate. My dreams presage some joyful news at hand. Shak. Presage" v. i.To form or utter a prediction; -- sometimes used with of. Dryden. スポンサード リンク
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