forby

fɔːrbaɪ

Definitions

1. noun

A dialectal or archaic term for ‘fore’ or ‘before’.

“She walked forby the house to avoid the muddy path.”

2. preposition

Used in some dialects to indicate a position in front of something.

“He stood forby the gate, watching the crowd.”

Synonyms

  • before
  • fore
  • in front of

Antonyms

  • behind
  • hind
  • rear