fore bear

fore·bear

[fawr-bair, fohr-]
noun
Usually, forebears. ancestors; forefathers.
Also, forbear.


Origin:
1425–75; Middle English (Scots), equivalent to fore- fore- + -bear being, variant of beer; see be, -er1

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forebear or forbear (ˈfɔːˌbɛə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
an ancestor; forefather
 
forbear or forbear
 
n

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Fore bear is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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forebear
see forbear. Related: Forebearance; forebears.
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