foresteall

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Old English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From fore- (ahead of) +‎ steall (position, location).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈfo.reˌstæ͜ɑll/, [ˈfo.reˌstæ͜ɑɫ]

Noun[edit]

foresteall m

  1. intervention
  2. (judicial) a hindrance, obstacle
  3. ambush, assault; an offense of waylaying on the highway or the penalty or fine for such an offense
  4. opposition, resistance

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Descendants[edit]

  • Middle English: forestall