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forename
noun fore·name \-ˌnām\
Definition of FORENAME
: a name that precedes one's surname
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First Known Use of FORENAME
1533
Related to FORENAME
- Synonyms
- Christian name, first name, given name, prename
Rhymes with FORENAME
A-frame, acclaim, aflame, airframe, ball game, big game, big-name, board game, brand name, byname, code name, cross-claim, declaim, defame, disclaim, endgame, enframe, exclaim, first name, freeze-frame, head game, inflame, last name, mainframe, mind game, misname, nickname, no-name, pen name, place-name, prename, proclaim, quitclaim, reclaim, selfsame, shell game, skin game, space frame, surname, time frame, trade name, war game
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