Etymology

foreparty

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Today it means: A group or party which advances in front of the contingent; a scout. Full definition →

Middle English forepartye
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromforepartye
  2. English todayforeparty

From Middle English forepartye, equivalent to fore- + party.

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