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(fōr-wa̤rn′)

Verb.

[

imp. & p. p.

Forewarned

(fōr-wa̤rnd′)

;

p. pr. & vb. n.

Forewarning

To warn beforehand; to give previous warning, admonition, information, or notice to; to caution in advance.

We were

forewarned

of your coming.

Shakespeare

Verb.

forewaurn'.

To admonish beforehand.

I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear. Luke 12.

To inform previously; to give previous notice.

To caution beforehand.