foreparty

English

noun
Definitions
  • (military) A group or party which advances in front of the contingent; a scout
  • A party that happens before an official, often public, party or event; preparty

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forepartye prefix from English party (divided, parted).

Origin

English

party

Gloss

divided, parted

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