Dictionary entry

Presage

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Pre″sage (?), n. [F. présage, L. praesagium, from praesagire. See Presage, v. t.]

1. Something which foreshows or portends a future event; a prognostic; an omen; an augury. “Joy and shout — presage of victory.” Milton.

2. Power to look the future, or the exercise of that power; foreknowledge; presentiment.

If there be aught of presage in the mind. Milton.

Syn. — Prognostic; omen; token; sign; presentiment.