foran-

See also: foran

Old English

Etymology

From foran (“before, opposite”), from oblique case of fora, fore (“forepart, front”). Akin to Old English fora, fore (“before”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈfo.rɑn/

Prefix

foran-

  1. front, forward part
    foranbodiġ ― chest, thorax, bust
  2. early
    foranlencten ― early spring
    forandæġ ― early part of the day
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