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FORESPEE'CH, n. A preface. [Not used.]
FORESPENT', a. 1. Wasted in strength; tired; exhausted. 2. Past; as life forespe...
FORESPUR'RER, n. One that rides before. [Not used.]
FOR'EST, n. [L. foris.] 1. An extensive wood, or a large tract of land covered w...
FO'REST'AFF, n. An instrument used at sea, for taking the altitudes of heavenly ...
FOR'ESTAGE, n. An ancient service paid by foresters to the king; also, the right...
FORESTALL', v.t. [See Stall .] 1. To anticipate; to take beforehand. Why need a ...
FORESTALL'ED, pp. Anticipated; hindered; purchased before arrival in market.
FORESTALL'ER, n. One who forestalls; a person who purchases provisions before th...
FORESTALL'ING, ppr. Anticipating; hindering; buying provisions before they arriv...
FORESTAY, n. In a ship's rigging, a large strong rope reaching from the foremast...
FOR'ESTED, pp. Covered with trees; wooded.
FOR'ESTER, n. 1. In England, an officer appointed to watch a forest, preserve th...
FO'RESWAT, a. [See Sweat .] Exhausted by heat. Obs.
FO'RETACK'LE, n. The tackle on the foremast.
FO'RETASTE, n. A taste beforehand; anticipation. The pleasures of piety are a fo...