Definition for PRE'SAGE

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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