Harbinge

//ˈhɑːbɪnd͡ʒ// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To lodge, stay. obsolete, transitive
  2. 2
    To be a harbinger; to presage. neologism, rare

Etymology

Etymology 1

From late Middle English herbergen (“to lodge”), a back-formation from herberjour. Compare harbinger, harbour.

Etymology 2

A back-formation from harbinger.

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