forebear

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person from whom you are descended

Etymology

Late 15th century, from fore- + beer (“one who is or exists”, literally “be-er”).

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Synonyms

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