"forespur" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: forespurs [plural]
Etymology: From fore- + spur. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|fore|spur}} fore- + spur Head templates: {{en-noun}} forespur (plural forespurs)
  1. (anatomy, zoology) A spur positioned at the fore, or facing forward. Categories (topical): Anatomy, Zoology

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