Full record for precog n.

Definition a person with precognitive abilities
OED requirements antedating 1954
Earliest cite P. K. Dick 'A World of Talent'
Comment Katrina Campbell submitted a cite from a 1973 reprint of Philip K. Dick's "Ubik". Katrina Campbell submitted a cite from a reprint of Anne McCaffrey's "A Womanly Talent"; Mike Christie verified the original 1969 magazine appearance. Malcolm Farmer submitted a cite from a reprint of Philip K. Dick's "The Minority Report"; Mike Christie verified it in the 1956 original magazine appearance. Malcolm Farmer submitted a cite from a reprint of Philip K. Dick's "A World of Talent"; Mike Christie verified it in the 1954 original magazine appearance.

Earliest cite in the OED: 1973.

Last modified 6 July, 2008

Citations for precog n.

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1956 P. K. Dick in Fantastic Universe Jan. 7/1 The precogs must see quite far into the future.