forenamed

adjective

fore·​named ˈfȯr-ˌnāmd How to pronounce forenamed (audio)
: named previously : aforesaid

Examples of forenamed in a Sentence

the forenamed members of the commission have been asked to serve a second term

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forenamed was in the 13th century

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“Forenamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forenamed. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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