| 释义 |
fore·bear
noun
or for·bear \ˈfōrˌbe(ə)r, ˈfȯr-, -ˌba(a)(ə)r; ˈfōəˌbeə, ˈfȯ(ə)ˌ-, -ˌba(a)ə\
Etymology: Middle English (Scots dialect) forebear, from fore- + -bear one that is (from been to be + -ar, -er -er) — more at be
: ancestor, forefather — usually used in plural
Synonyms: see ancestor |