presignify

American

[pree-sig-nuh-fahy] / priˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ /

verb (used with object)

presignified, presignifying

to signify or indicate beforehand; foretell.

presignify British

/ priːˈsɪɡnɪˌfaɪ /

verb

(tr) to signify beforehand; foreshadow; foretell

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Etymology

Origin of presignify

1580–90;. < Latin praesignificāre to show beforehand. See pre-, signify

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