单词 | pre-intimation |
释义 | pre-intimationn. A previous intimation; a suggestion beforehand. ΘΚΠ society > communication > information > intimation or making known > [noun] > previous notice (of an event (good or bad)) prewarning1603 warninga1616 pre-noticea1680 pre-notification1765 pre-intimation1770 advance notice1859 1770 J. Newton Rev. Eccl. Hist. 217 It is probable the apostle's precaution was not merely founded upon the obvious disadvantages of the season, but rather upon an extraordinary pre-intimation. 1820 Times 29 Aug. 4/1 (advt.) Nor was he the only person favoured with pre-intimation of the Prize. 1862 Times 30 June 11/6 Pre-intimations of the greater atmospheric changes are measured by days rather than by hours. 1923 J. W. Harvey tr. R. Otto Idea of Holy xx. 171 This is nothing else than the pure impulsion to redemption, and the pre-intimation and anticipation of a boded ‘good’. 1998 Hindu (Nexis) 28 Oct. The package unveiled by the Prime Minister had many strands in it which have been without any pre-intimations. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1770 |
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