forefather

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Possibly directly from Old Norse forfaðir.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) enPR: fôʹfä'thə, IPA: /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/, SAMPA: /"fO:%fA:D@/
• (GenAm) enPR: fôrʹfä'thər, IPA: /ˈfɔɹˌfɑːðɚ/, SAMPA: /"fOr%fA:D@`/

[edit] Noun

forefather (plural forefathers)

1. Ancestor
2. Cultural ancestor; one who originated an idea or tradition

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