Etymology

preconize

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Today it means: To proclaim in public; especially (of the Pope) to announce the appointment of a bishop. Full definition →

Latin praecōnizō
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  1. Latin · borrowed frompraecōnizō
  2. English todaypreconize

From Latin praecō (“herald”) + -ize or Latin praecōnizō.

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