forerun

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To run in front.
  2. To precede; to forecast or foreshadow.

Word forms

forerun foreruns forerunning foreran

Etymology

From fore- + run. Piecewise cognate of Swedish förrinna.

Derived words

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