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† prediˈvine, v. Obs.
[ad. L. prædīvīnāre to divine beforehand, have a presentiment of: see pre- A. 1 and divine v. Cf. obs. F. prédiviner (1530 in Godef.).]
trans. and intr. To divine beforehand, presage, prognosticate.
1607T. Walkington Opt. Glass 144 Which did..predivine the..eloquence of Plato. 1616R. C. Times' Whistle, etc. (1871) 146 Astronomers..Can pre-divine of famines, plagues, and warres. 1622Donne Serm. 15 Sept. 42 [One who] be the intention neuer so sincere, will presage, and prognosticate, and prediuine sinister and mischieuous effects from it. |