foregoer

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Foregoer \Fore*go"er\, n. [Etymologically forgoer.]
   One who forbears to enjoy.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Foregoer \Fore*go"er\, n.
   1. One who goes before another; a predecessor; hence, an
      ancestor; a progenitor.
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   2. A purveyor of the king; -- so called, formerly, from going
      before to provide for his household. [Obs.]
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