presignification

noun

pre·​sig·​ni·​fi·​ca·​tion

prēˌsignəfə̇ˈkāshən

archaic

: presage

the broad arrow, the mysterious presignification of mischief

—J. P. Kennedy †1870

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin praesignification-, praesignificatio, from Latin praesignificatus (past participle of praesignificare) + -ion-, -io -ion

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