premonish Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pre*mon"ish transitive verb

Etymology

Pref. pre- + monish: cf. L. praemonere.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Premonished ; present participle & verbal noun Premonishing

Definitions

1. To forewarn; to admonish beforehand. R. Herrick.

   To teach, and to premonish. Bk. of Com. Prayer.