Early 17th century; earliest use found in Barnabe Barnes (bap. 1571, d. 1609), poet and playwright. From pre- + mention. Compare post-classical Latin praementionare.
Definition of premention in US English:
premention
verbˌpriːˈmɛnʃn
rare
with objectTo mention beforehand.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Barnabe Barnes (bap. 1571, d. 1609), poet and playwright. From pre- + mention. Compare post-classical Latin praementionare.