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1foretoken

noun fore·to·ken \ˈfȯr-ˌtō-kən\

Definition of FORETOKEN

:  a premonitory sign
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First Known Use of FORETOKEN

before 12th century

Rhymes with FORETOKEN

betoken, fair-spoken, free-spoken, heartbroken, housebroken, outspoken, plainspoken, short-spoken, soft-spoken, unbroken, well-spoken, wind-broken

2foretoken

verb fore·to·ken \fȯr-ˈtō-kən\
fore·to·kenedfore·to·ken·ing \-ˈtōk-niŋ, -ˈtō-kə-\

Definition of FORETOKEN

transitive verb
:  to indicate or warn of in advance

First Known Use of FORETOKEN

15th century

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