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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prenosticate, v., p.t. and p.p. [Late ME prenosticate (1432–50), med. L. prenosticare (1250 in Latham).] tr. To predict etc. = Pronosticat(e v. —1513 Doug. iii vi 209 (Sm.) (see Pronosticat(e v. 1 b). 1533 Bell. Livy I 81/11.
The gude werde and fortoun quhilk was prenosticate to him 1533 Boece 221 b.
This perdicioun of Maximus afore be Sanct Martyne was prenosticate
