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