foregoer

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foregoer - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Foregoer \Fore*go"er\, n. [Etymologically forgoer.]
     One who forbears to enjoy.
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  Foregoer \Fore*go"er\, n.
     1. One who goes before another; a predecessor; hence, an
        ancestor; a progenitor.
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     2. A purveyor of the king; -- so called, formerly, from going
        before to provide for his household. [Obs.]
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