soothsay Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sooth"say` intransitive verb

Etymology

Sooth + say; properly to say truth, tell the truth.

Definitions

1. To foretell; to predict. "You can not soothsay." Shak. "Old soothsaying Glaucus' spell." Milton.

Sooth"say` noun

Definitions

1. A true saying; a proverb; a prophecy. Obs. Spenser.
2. Omen; portent. Having

   God turn the same to good soothsay. Spenser.