foran-

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Old English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Prefix

foran-

  1. front, forward part
    foranbodiġchest, thorax, bust
  2. early
    foranlenctenearly spring
    forandæġearly part of the day