pre·sig·ni·fi·ca·tion \prēˌsignəfə̇ˈkāshən\noun Etymology: Late Latin praesignification-, praesignificatio, from Latin praesignificatus (past participle of praesignificare) + -ion-, -io -ion archaic: presage < the broad arrow, the mysterious presignification of mischief — J.P.Kennedy †1870 >