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单词 precurse
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Definition of precurse in English:

precurse

noun ˌpriːˈkəːspriˈkəːs
rare
  • A heralding or foreshadowing of future events.

verb ˌpriːˈkəːspriˈkəːs
  • with object To be a precursor to; to run or occur before; to herald, portend.

Origin

Late 16th century. From classical Latin praecursus anticipation, forestalling from praecurs-, past participial stem of praecurrere to run in front of, precede + -tus, suffix forming verbal nouns. In modern use frequently punningly after curse
late 19th century; earliest use found in Alfred Tennyson (1809–1892), poet. From classical Latin praecurs-, past participial stem of praecurrere to run in front of, to precede.

Definition of precurse in US English:

precurse

noun
rare
  • A heralding or foreshadowing of future events.

verb
  • with object To be a precursor to; to run or occur before; to herald, portend.

Origin

Late 16th century. From classical Latin praecursus anticipation, forestalling from praecurs-, past participial stem of praecurrere to run in front of, precede + -tus, suffix forming verbal nouns. In modern use frequently punningly after curse<br>late 19th century; earliest use found in Alfred Tennyson (1809–1892), poet. From classical Latin praecurs-, past participial stem of praecurrere to run in front of, to precede.

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