FOREGOER

Etymology

Noun

foregoer (plural foregoers)

Alternative form of forgoer

(historical) A purveyor of the king, who provided for his household.

Source: Wiktionary


Fore*go"er, n.

1. One who goes before another; a predecessor; hence, an ancestor' a progenitor.

2. A purveyor of the king; -- so called, formerly, from going before to provide for his household. [Obs.]

Fore*go"er, n. Etym: [Etymologically forgoer.]

Definition: One who forbears to enjoy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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