"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

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