forebay

English

noun
Definitions
  • (reservoirs) An artificial pool of water ahead of a larger body of water.
  • The distinctive overhang(s) on a Pennsylvania barn.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forbay prefix from English bay (bend, bay leaf, bay laurel, bathe).

Origin

English

bay

Gloss

bend, bay leaf, bay laurel, bathe

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