Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PRE'SAGE
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PRE'SAGE, n. [Fr.; Sp. and It. presagio; from L. præsagium; præ, before, and sagio, to perceive or foretell.]
Something which foreshows a future event; a prognostic; present fact indicating something to come. Joy and shout, presage of victory. – Milton.
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