Associations to the word «Portent»

Wiktionary

PORTENT, noun. Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
PORTENT, noun. A portending; significance; as, a howl of dire portent.
PORTENT, noun. Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.

Dictionary definition

PORTENT, noun. A sign of something about to happen; "he looked for an omen before going into battle".

Wise words

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