Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PRO-PHET'IC, or PRO-PHET'IC-AL
PRO-PHET'IC, or PRO-PHET'IC-AL, a.
- Containing prophecy; foretelling future events; as, prophetic writings.
- Unfolding future events; as, prophetic dreams. It has of before the thing foretold. And fears are oft prophetic of th' event. – Dryden.
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