foreyard

1 of 2

noun (1)

: a yard in front

foreyard

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

: the lowest yard on a foremast

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English foryerd, foreyerd, from for-, fore- fore- + yerd yard (enclosure)

Noun (2)

fore- entry 3 + yard (spar)

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Rhymes for foreyard

• bodyguard
• boulevard
• disregard
• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard