antepast

American  

[an-ti-past] / ˈæn tɪˌpæst /

noun

Archaic.

1. a foretaste; appetizer.

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Etymology

Origin of antepast

1580–90; ante- + Latin pāstus food (originally past participle of pāscere to feed), equivalent to pās- feed + -tus past participle suffix

Example Sentences

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antepast

The conclusion is unavoidable that the reality must correspond with its antepast by faith.

From Twenty-Four Short Sermons On The Doctrine Of Universal Salvation by Dods, John Bovee

Previous view or impression of what is to happen; instinctive prevision; foretaste; antepast; as, the anticipation of the joys of heaven.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

In his philosophy, so bland, benignant, and contemplative, the mind tastes the very luxury of rest, and has an antepast of measureless content.

From Shakespeare: His Life, Art, And Characters, Volume I. With An Historical Sketch Of The Origin And Growth Of The Drama In England by Hudson, Henry Norman

Expectation may be either of good or evil; presentiment almost always, apprehension and foreboding always, of evil; anticipation and antepast, commonly of good.

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin

But—won't it taste the sweeter if your antepast is the delight of forgiveness?

From At Last by Harland, Marion