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Etymology

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From afore- +‎ said.

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Adjective

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aforesaid (not comparable)

  1. Previously stated; said or named before.

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When it modifies a noun phrase, it is generally preceded by the definite article the, and the combination functions as a determiner rather than a simple adjective. You can put it before a cardinal like the aforesaid two articles instead of the two aforesaid articles.

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