Middle English word forethynken comes from English think, English fore-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| think | English (eng) | (intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.. (intransitive) To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).. (transitive) To be of the opinion (that).. (transitive) To consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.. (transitive) To guess; to reckon.. (transitive) To ponder, to go over in one's [...] |
| fore- | English (eng) | Before; ahead or in front of.. Occurring beforehand; earlier; prior to. Positioned at or near the front. |
| fōreþenċan | Old English (ang) | |
| forethynken | Middle English (enm) |