forewarn

Meaning

Verb

To warn in advance.

Origin

Early 14th century, from Middle English *forewarnen (suggested by Middle English forewarned, forewarning, forewarner, etc.), from Old English forewarnian, from Proto-Germanic *furawarnōną, equivalent to . Cognate with German vorwarnen, German vorwarnen, Swedish förvarna.

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