Fore*wite" (?), v. t. [pres. indic. sing., 1st & 3d pers. Forewot (?), 2d person Forewost (), pl. Forewiten (); imp. sing. Forewiste (?), pl. Forewisten (); p. pr. & vb. n. Forewiting (?).] [AS. forewitan. See Wit to know.]

To foreknow.

[Obs.] [Written also forwete.]

Chaucer.

 

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