I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English fortoken, foretoken, from Old English foretācn, from fore- + tācn token, sign — more at token
: a premonitory sign or warning
II. ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English fortokenen, foretokenen, from fortoken, foretoken, n.
: to serve as advance warning of : foreshow , promise
the clear air and bright sunset seemed to foretoken good weather