forecry

verb, noun — 2 senses

forecry

verb

Etymology Perhaps a back-formation from forecrier; or from fore- + cry.

1

to cry forth; proclaim aloud; announce publicly

  • But now that you understand the truth, you tremble and forecry a thousand dooms.2014, Michael Boatman, Last God Standing:

forecry

noun

Etymology Perhaps a back-formation from forecrier; or from fore- + cry.

1

No plural an announcement or proclamation

  • It is the forecry in a long struggle of the Realien for recognition and ultimate functioning in a well-rounded curriculum which shall meet the needs of the many as over against the few.1904, The Elementary School Teacher - Volume 4:

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