forehold

English

/fɔː(ɹ)ˈhoʊld/, /ˈfɔː(ɹ)hoʊld/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To hold or believe beforehand; assume; anticipate; predict; presage; prognosticate.

Etymology

Prefix from English hold (game won by the server, hold an opinion, deem).

Origin

English

hold

Gloss

game won by the server, hold an opinion, deem

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