combining form Etymology: Middle English for-, ~, from Old English ~, from fore, adverb 1. earlier ; beforehand , occurring earlier ; occurring beforehand , 2. situated at the front ; in front , front part of (something specified) , foremast
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Meaning of FORE- in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012