Forn

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Fore, before; in front of; forward; previously. not-comparable, obsolete

    "1598-1602, [author unknown], The Parnassus plays Stories of love, where forne the wondring bench, / The lisping gallant might injoy his wench."

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"1598-1602, [author unknown], The Parnassus plays Stories of love, where forne the wondring bench, / The lisping gallant might injoy his wench."

Etymology

From Middle English forn, from Old English foran (“before, in front, forward, to the front”). More at fore.

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in front of

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