English Explanatory Dictionary

harbinge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To lodge, stay.
verb
  1. To be a harbinger; to presage.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɑːbɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒ/

Word forms

harbinge harbinges harbinging harbinged

Etymology

From late Middle English herbergen (“to lodge”), a back-formation from herberjour. Compare harbinger, harbour.

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