Definition of FOREBEAR

forebear

Meanings

Plural: forebears

Noun

  • a person from whom you are descended
  • An ancestor.

Verb

  • Obsolete spelling of forbear.

Origin / Etymology

Late 15th century, from fore- + beer (“one who is or exists”, literally “be-er”).

Synonyms

forbear

Antonyms

afterbear

Scrabble Score: 13

forebear is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
forebear is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
forebear is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

forebear is a valid Words With Friends word