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Definition of Forerun
1. v. t. To turn before; to precede; to be in advance of (something following).
Definition of Forerun
1. Verb. to run in front ¹
2. Verb. to forecast or foreshadow ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Forerun
1. to run in advance of [v -RAN, -RUNNING, -RUNS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Forerun
Literary usage of Forerun
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Elements of Criticism by Henry Home Kames (1807)
"... and pick-ax arm'd, forerun the royal camp to trench a field Or caft a rampart.
... forerun ..."
2. Evenings with a Reviewer: Or, Macaulay and Bacon by James Spedding (1881)
"... your words require a city ;' so to me: ' You forerun : your words require a
greater place.' Yet because the opportunity of your Majesty's most urgent ..."
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