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fóre-þanc

  • noun [ masculine ]
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fóre-þanc, es; m.
Wright's OE grammar
§572;
Forethought, consideration; considĕrātio
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  • Biþ andgit ǽghwǽr sélest, ferhþes fóreþanc

    understanding is everywhere best, forethought of mind.

    • Beo. Th. 2124
    • ;
    • B. 1060.
  • Náhton fóreþances wísdómes gewitt

    they had no sense of wisdom's foresight,

    • Elen. Kmbl. 712
    • ;
    • El. 356.
  • Ða hát-heortan hie mid náne fóreþance nyllaþ gestillan

    the furious will not calm themselves with any consideration,

    • Past. 40, 6
    • ;
    • Cot. MS.
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  • fóre-þanc, n.