forepart

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the front or anterior portion of a person, animal, vehicle, structure, or other thing

   The forepart of the wreck had been crushed against the wall.

2. 2
   noun

   the first or earlier part of a period, sequence, or work

   The argument is introduced in the forepart of the chapter.

From Middle English forepart or forpart, a compound of fore-, 'at the front or before,' + part. It has long been used for the forward section of bodies, vessels, and structures, and sometimes for an earlier portion in time or order.

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