fore-doom

fore·doom

[v. fawr-doom, fohr-; n. fawr-doom, fohr-]
verb (used with object)
1.
to doom beforehand; destine.
noun
2.
Archaic. a doom ordained beforehand; destiny.

Origin:
1555–65; fore- + doom

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foredoom (fɔːˈduːm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to doom or condemn beforehand

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