Etymology

foresit

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Today it means: To take precedence or superiority over; to preside over. Full definition →

Latin praesideō ← Old English foresittan
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  1. Old English · calque offoresittan
  2. Latin · calque ofpraesideō
  3. English todayforesit

From fore- (“before”) + sit, sometimes as a calque of Latin praesideō or Old English foresittan.

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