FOREBEAR


Meaning of FOREBEAR in English

n.

Variant: also for · bear

Pronunciation: - ˌ ber

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English (Sc), from fore- + -bear (fr. been to be)

Date: 15th century

: ANCESTOR , FOREFATHER also : PRECURSOR ― usually used in plural

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