Soothsay

Origin

From sooth + say, or as a back-formation of soothsayer. Compare also soothsaw.

Full definition of soothsay

Verb

1. (intransitive) To foretell the future; make predictions.

Noun

1. Soothsaying; prediction; prognostication; prophecy.
2. A portent; an omen.

Related terms

• soothsaw