"forestair" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: forestairs [plural]
Etymology: 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
    Sense id: en-forestair-en-noun-bOX~yvAp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with fore-

Inflected forms

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