Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From forn (before) +‎ fader.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /fɔːrnˈfadər/, /fɔːrnˈfaːdər/, /fɔrn-/

Noun edit

fornfader (plural fornfadres)

  1. Adam (as the progenitor of humankind)
  2. forefather, ancestor

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