figurative. An earnest, a foretaste.

figurative. A pledge, foretaste, or indication of something to come.

The habit or power of looking forward; Foresight, providence. Obsolete.

Perception gained by looking forward; prospect; a sight or view into the future.

A taste beforehand; an anticipation, partial enjoyment in advance.

A pledge, foretaste, indication of something to come; = earnest, n.2 2. Obsolete.

a foretaste.

A tasting beforehand; a foretaste. Chiefly figurative.

quasi-concrete. A small portion taken to try the taste; a taste (esp. of spirituous liquor). Also figurative.

figurative. An indication of a future event or condition; esp. one giving strong or reasonable grounds for the expectation of future achievements or…

figurative. A brief experience of something, conveying its basic character; a taste, sample, or foretaste of. Cf. assay, n. 11.

A looking to, a prospect.

The first use, experience, or example of anything; the first results of a person's work or effort. Now rare.

figurative. A taste, a foretaste. Obsolete.

In extended use. A sample of something to come; a foretaste, esp. of the joys of heaven.

Prior fruition, enjoyment at an earlier time; a foretaste.

figurative. A hint of what is coming, a premonition.

The action of tasting before; an instance of this; (figurative) a foretaste, an anticipation. Also: a dish that is eaten before another; an appetizer.

A foretaste. Obsolete.

An image or idea of something expected or anticipated in the future; a prospect. Chiefly in to open the (also a) scene of. Obsolete.

? A trial, taste, touch; a foretaste; a trace, indication (of anything). Scottish.

A prospect or prognostication for the future; spec. the weather as forecast for the near future.

A view beforehand, prospect, anticipation.

A preliminary inspection or survey. Also: a foretaste, advance warning, etc.