Presage
/ˈprɛs.eɪdʒ/noun
A sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen.
Did you know?The roots of 'presage' trace back to the Latin 'praesagire', meaning 'to perceive beforehand', linking it to ancient practices of divination and prophecy.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
praesagire
“To perceive beforehand, to foretell.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
praesagium
“Foreboding, omen.”
Old French
Old French
presage
“An omen or sign, especially of something bad.”
Middle English
Middle English
presage
“A warning or indication of a future event.”
Modern English
English
presage
“To foresee, predict, or warn of future events.”