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Webster Dictionary :: Forespeech

FORESPEE'CH, n. A preface. [Not used.]

Webster Dictionary :: Forespent

FORESPENT', a. 1. Wasted in strength; tired; exhausted. 2. Past; as life forespe...

Webster Dictionary :: Forespurrer

FORESPUR'RER, n. One that rides before. [Not used.]

Webster Dictionary :: Forest

FOR'EST, n. [L. foris.] 1. An extensive wood, or a large tract of land covered w...

Webster Dictionary :: Forestaff

FO'REST'AFF, n. An instrument used at sea, for taking the altitudes of heavenly ...

Webster Dictionary :: Forestage

FOR'ESTAGE, n. An ancient service paid by foresters to the king; also, the right...

Webster Dictionary :: Forestall

FORESTALL', v.t. [See Stall .] 1. To anticipate; to take beforehand. Why need a ...

Webster Dictionary :: Forestalled

FORESTALL'ED, pp. Anticipated; hindered; purchased before arrival in market.

Webster Dictionary :: Forestaller

FORESTALL'ER, n. One who forestalls; a person who purchases provisions before th...

Webster Dictionary :: Forestalling

FORESTALL'ING, ppr. Anticipating; hindering; buying provisions before they arriv...

Webster Dictionary :: Forestay

FORESTAY, n. In a ship's rigging, a large strong rope reaching from the foremast...

Webster Dictionary :: Forested

FOR'ESTED, pp. Covered with trees; wooded.

Webster Dictionary :: Forester

FOR'ESTER, n. 1. In England, an officer appointed to watch a forest, preserve th...

Webster Dictionary :: Foreswat

FO'RESWAT, a. [See Sweat .] Exhausted by heat. Obs.

Webster Dictionary :: Foretackle

FO'RETACK'LE, n. The tackle on the foremast.

Webster Dictionary :: Foretaste

FO'RETASTE, n. A taste beforehand; anticipation. The pleasures of piety are a fo...

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