foran-

See also: foran

Old English

Etymology

From foran (“before, opposite”), from oblique case of fora, fore (“forepart, front”). Akin to Old English fora, fore (“before”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfo.rɑn/

Prefix

foran-

1. front, forward part

   foranbodiġ ― chest, thorax, bust

2. early

   foranlencten ― early spring

   forandæġ ― early part of the day