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† ˈforesaw Obs. rare.
[f. fore- prefix + saw n. saying.]
a. A previous saying.
b. A fore-saying, prediction.
1387Trevisa Higden II. 177 And now the more world is discreued in oure four sawes in þe firste book [L. in præcedentibus]. 1555W. Watreman Fardle Facions ii. viii. L iv a, In the beginning of y⊇ yere, assemblying together, thei [the Sages] foreshewe of raine..For aswell the kynge as the people, ones vndrestandyng their foresawes..shone the euilles. |