previse

See also: previše

English

Etymology

From Latin praevisus, the past participle of praevideō.

Verb

previse (third-person singular simple present previses, present participle prevising, simple past and past participle prevised)

1. To foresee.
   • 1873, Joseph Simms, An Original and Illustrated Physiological and Physiognomical Chart:

     try to divine the inevitable fortunes of your friends, and of the leaders and rulers of nations; endeavour to previse and forewarn; and study proleptics.

2. To forewarn.

Derived terms

• previsive

Anagrams

• prieves

Galician

Verb

previse

1. first/third-person singular imperfect subjunctive of prever