Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch foreest, from Old Dutch forest, from Old French forest, from Latin forestis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /foːˈreːst/
  • Hyphenation: fo‧reest
  • Rhymes: -eːst

Noun

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foreest n (plural foreesten)

  1. (obsolete) forest
  2. (historical) A forested crown domain.