previsioun

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Middle English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Old French prevision, from Late Latin praevīsiōnem, accusative singular of praevīsiō; equivalent to pre- +‎ visioun.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /prɛːvizˈjuːn/, /prɛːˈvizjun/

Noun

previsioun (plural prevysions) (rare)

  1. Knowledge of upcoming events; prevision or foresight.
  2. Preparation, readying; arranging for an event.
  3. A legal ordinance or declaration

Descendants

  • English: prevision

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