Foremeant

/ˌfɔrɪˈmɛnt/ verb

Definition

Past tense of foremean; meant or intended beforehand.

Etymology

Past tense of 'foremean' using the regular '-ed' ending. This archaic form appears in Middle English texts but disappeared as English simplified its verb system.

Kelly Says

In medieval texts, you'd see 'he foremeant to do it'—a way of showing someone had pre-planned intention, which modern English now handles with different constructions like 'intended' or 'had planned.'

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