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forefather

noun

fore·​fa·​ther ˈfȯr-ˌfä-t͟hər How to pronounce forefather (audio)
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: a person of an earlier period and common heritage

Example Sentences

our forefathers bought this farm, and our family has worked it for three generations
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of forefather was in the 14th century

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