 | WordWeight : Weighing the Words |
| WordWeight : Weighing the Words |
Foregoer
Pronunciation : Fore*go"er
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. One who goes before another; a predecessor; hence, an ancestor' a progenitor.
2. A purveyor of the king; -- so called, formerly, from going before to provide for his household. [Obs.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Fore*go"er
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Etymologically forgoer.]
Definition : Defn: One who forbears to enjoy.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set: Includes: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, and The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder                               |