is-to-be

adjective

Something that is potential, eventual, or prospective.

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Meanings

adjectiveis-to-be (not comparable)
  1. not comparableSomething that is potential, eventual, or prospective.

    "We'll argue that point," replied Jack; "he has attempted the life of my is-to-be, please God, father-in-law, and therefore I have the best claim to him."

    1836, Frederick Marryat, Mr Midshipman Easy
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    But in regard to the is-to-be façade of the British Museum, nothing is suffered to transpire, nor is curiosity allowed to be gratified. The only positive information relative to it, afforded at present, is that furnished by a ground-plan […]

    1843, The Civil Engineer and Architect's Journal, volume 6, page 263
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