foremother
[ fawr-muhth-er, fohr- ]
noun
a female ancestor.
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How to use foremother in a sentence
Miranda feels a deep sense of fulfillment knowing that he has done just that, even as he continues to be boosted by his foremothers.
‘In the Heights’ is more than a movie to its cast. It’s a celebration of Latinas throughout history. | Candice Frederick | June 4, 2021 | Washington PostSome forefather of yours may have heard the song of the Over-Lord, perhaps from the lips of some foremother of mine.
Stella Fregelius | H. Rider Haggard
British Dictionary definitions for foremother
foremother
/ (ˈfɔːˌmʌðə) /
noun
a female ancestor
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