Bodings

/ˈboʊdɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural of boding; multiple signs, omens, or feelings that something significant is going to happen.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'boding' formed with the '-s' suffix. Each element (bode + -ing for the gerund, then + -s for plural) follows standard English morphology rules.

Kelly Says

In Shakespeare's plays, characters are constantly troubled by 'bodings'—they see multiple omens that death or disaster approaches, and the piling up of signs creates psychological dread, which is more powerful than any single prediction.

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