Fore — Defs

01 n. Journey; way; method of proceeding.

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Journey; way; method of proceeding.[Obs.]

02 adv. In the part that precedes or goes first; -- opposed to aft, after, back, behind, etc.

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In the part that precedes or goes first; -- opposed to aft, after, back, behind, etc.
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Formerly; previously; afore.[Obs. or Colloq.]
“The eyes, fore duteous, now converted are.” — Shak.
3.
In or towards the bows of a ship.(Naut.)

Phrases & compounds

Fore and aft — from stem to stern; lengthwise of the vessel; -- in distinction from athwart.

Fore-and-aft rigged — not rigged with square sails attached to yards, but with sails bent to gaffs or set on stays in the midship line of the vessel. See Schooner, Sloop, Cutter.

03 a. Advanced, as compared with something else; toward the front; being or coming first, in time, place, order, or importance; preceding; anteri…

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Advanced, as compared with something else; toward the front; being or coming first, in time, place, order, or importance; preceding; anterior; antecedent; earlier; forward; -- opposed to back or behind; as, the fore part of a garment; the fore part of the day; the fore and of a wagon.
“The free will of the subject is preserved, while it is directed by the fore purpose of the state.” — Southey.

“I have . . . paid More pious debts to heaven, than in all The fore end of my time.” — Shak.

“Sailed on smooth seas, by fore winds borne.” — Sandys.

04 n. The front; hence, that which is in front; the future.

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The front; hence, that which is in front; the future.

Phrases & compounds

At the fore — at the fore royal masthead; -- said of a flag, so raised as a signal for sailing, etc.

To the fore — In advance; to the front; to a prominent position; in plain sight; in readiness for use.

05 prep. Before; -- sometimes written 'fore as if a contraction of afore or before.

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Before; -- sometimes written 'fore as if a contraction of afore or before.[Obs.]