foreteller

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Then, again, the word prophet has come to be associated with the thought of a foreteller of future events.

From Thomas Carlyle Famous Scots Series by Macpherson, Hector Carsewell

What foreteller of spear-shower E'en within this nigh-passed hour, Swift through the rough weather rode Past the gate of this abode?

From The Story of Grettir the Strong by Morris, William

Upon the directions of Ambrose, whose advice he had asked by letter, he tried to read the prophet Isaiah, because Isaiah is the clearest foreteller of the Redemption.

From Saint Augustin by O'Sullivan, Vincent

And you, O priest, the foreteller, foretell for yourself if you can, Foretell the hour of the day when the Vais shall burst on your clan!

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

As a business adviser or foreteller of the Future, I don't think he is excelled.

From There is no Death by Marryatt, Florence