Foreguess

/ˈfɔːrɡɛs/ verb

Definition

To guess or predict something in advance; to anticipate through conjecture.

Etymology

Archaic word combining 'fore-' (before) + 'guess' (to estimate or predict). This compound appeared in Middle English when people wanted a word meaning 'to guess beforehand,' though it fell out of common use by the modern era.

Kelly Says

This delightfully old word deserves a comeback—'foreguess' is much more precise than 'guess' because it specifically means you're predicting something that hasn't happened yet!

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