Meaning & use
forebear
An ancestor, especially one from a distant generation.
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Her forebears settled the valley more than two centuries ago.
The family traced their forebears back to a small village in Ireland.
A note on using this word
Not to be confused with the verb 'forbear,' meaning to hold back or restrain oneself.
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