First Known Use: before 12th century
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1bode
verb \ˈbōd\
: to be a sign of (a future event or situation)
bod·edbod·ing
Full Definition of BODE
transitive verb
1
archaic : to announce beforehand : foretell
2
: to indicate by signs : presage
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Origin of BODE
Middle English, from Old English bodian; akin to Old English bēodan to proclaim — more at bid
2bode
Definition of BODE
past of bide
BODE Defined for Kids
1bode
verb \ˈbōd\
bod·edbod·ing
Definition of BODE for Kids
: to be a sign of (a future event) <This could bode difficulty for all of us.>
2bode
Definition of BODE for Kids
past of bide
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