Old English · prefix
fore-
- Part of speech
- prefix
- IPA
- /ˈfo.re//fo.re/
- Syllables
- ˈfo · re (2 syllables)
Meaning
before, in front of, pro-
fore- + cwide → forecwide (“introduction, heading; prophecy”)
first, prime, occupying a prominent position
fore- + seld → foreseld (“first seat”)
very, supremely, foremost
fore- + maniġ → foremaniġ (“very many”)
Etymology
From Proto-West Germanic *forē-, from Proto-Germanic *furai-.
Descendants
fore-
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