Etymology

forewarning

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Today it means: An advance warning; an omen. Full definition →

Middle English forwarning
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forewarning · verb1

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

forewarning · noun2

  1. Middle English · inherited fromforwarning
  2. English todayforewarning

From Middle English forwarning, equivalent to forewarn + -ing or fore- + warning. Cognate with German Vorwarnung (“forewarning”), Swedish förvarning (“forewarning”).

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