"forestair" meaning in All languages combined

See forestair on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: forestairs [plural]
Etymology: From fore- + stair. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|fore|stair}} fore- + stair Head templates: {{en-noun}} forestair (plural forestairs)
  1. The stairs at the front of a building, traditionally those used by the occupants rather than by tradesmen, etc. Related terms: backstair

Inflected forms

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