forepiece

noun

: a front piece: such as
a
: the flap in the forepart of a sidesaddle that guards the rider's dress
b
: curtain raiser

Word History

Etymology

fore- + piece

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“Forepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forepiece. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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