forecry

English

Etymology

Perhaps a back-formation from forecrier; or from fore- +‎ cry.

Verb

forecry (third-person singular simple present forecries, present participle forecrying, simple past and past participle forecried)

1. (transitive) to cry forth; proclaim aloud; announce publicly
   • 2014, Michael Boatman, Last God Standing:

     But now that you understand the truth, you tremble and forecry a thousand dooms.

Noun

forecry (plural not attested)

1. an announcement or proclamation
   • 1904, The Elementary School Teacher - Volume 4:

     It is the forecry in a long struggle of the Realien for recognition and ultimate functioning in a well-rounded curriculum which shall meet the needs of the many as over against the few.