"forfader" meaning in Middle English

See forfader in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /fɔːrˈfadər/, /fɔːrˈfaːdər/ Forms: forfadres [plural]
Etymology: From fore- + fader. Etymology templates: {{af|enm|fore-|fader}} fore- + fader Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} forfader, {{enm-noun|forfadres}} forfader (plural forfadres)
  1. forefather, ancestor Categories (topical): Male family members Synonyms: forefader, forefadir, vorvader

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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        },
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    },
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      "ipa": "/fɔːrˈfaːdər/"
    }
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      "ipa": "/fɔːrˈfadər/"
    },
    {
      "ipa": "/fɔːrˈfaːdər/"
    }
  ],
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    {
      "word": "forefader"
    },
    {
      "word": "forefadir"
    },
    {
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    }
  ],
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}

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