foretoken

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noun

fore·to·ken ˈfȯr-ˌtō-kən

Synonyms of foretoken next

next

: a premonitory sign

foretoken

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verb

fore·to·ken fȯr-ˈtō-kən

foretokened; foretokening fȯr-ˈtō-kə-niŋ

-ˈtōk-niŋ

transitive verb

: to indicate or warn of in advance

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foretoken was before the 12th century

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“Foretoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/foretoken. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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