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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A preliminary tally, reckoning, or estimation.

Verb

1. 1
   To count beforehand. transitive

   "But there is no need to thus “forecount the years.”"

2. 2
   To prejudge or esteem in advance. transitive

   "[…] Men always forecount their wives prudent, and their children dutiful."

Example

More examples

"But there is no need to thus “forecount the years.”"

Etymology

From fore- + count.

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