Definition of: presage

(pres′ij) noun
1. An indication of something to come; prophetic token; portent; omen.
2. A prophetic impression; presentiment; foreboding.
3. Prophetic meaning or import; prediction; foresight. See synonyms under SIGN.
—pre·sage (pri·sāj′) v. ·saged, ·sag·ing v.t.
1. To give presage or portent of; betoken; fore-shadow.
2. To have a presentiment of.
3. To predict; foretell.
—v.i.
4. To make a prediction; prophesy. See synonyms under AUGUR. [<F présage <L presagium omen <praesagire perceive beforehand <prae- before +sagire be aware of. Akin to SAGACIOUS]
—pre·sage′ment noun
—pre·sag′er noun