forepart

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

forepart
    n 1: the side that is forward or prominent [syn: {front}, {front
         end}, {forepart}] [ant: {back end}, {backside}, {rear}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Fore part \Fore" part`\ (f[=o]r"p[aum]rt), or Forepart
\Fore"part`\, n.
   The part most advanced, or first in time or in place; the
   beginning.
   [1913 Webster]

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