Definition of forefathers

"forefathers" in the noun sense

1. forefather, father, sire

the founder of a family

"keep the faith of our forefathers"

2. forefather

person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some group

"our forefathers brought forth a great nation"

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Quotations for forefathers

Beneath those rugged elms, that yew-tree's shade,
Where heaves the turf in many a mouldering heap,
Each in his narrow cell forever laid,
The rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep. [ Gray ]

Each in his narrow cell forever, laid, the rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep. [ Gray ]

Let him speak of his own deeds, and not of those of his forefathers. High birth is mere accident, and not a virtue; for if reason had controlled birth, and given empire only to the worthy, perhaps Arbaces would have been Xerxes, and Xerxes Arbaces. [ Metastasio ]

Thou hast most traitorously corrupted the youth of the realm in erecting a grammar school; and whereas, before, our forefathers had no other books but the score and the tally, thou hast caused printing to be used, and contrary to the king, his crown and dignity, thou hast built a paper-mill. [ William Shakespeare ]

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forefathers in Scrabble®

The word forefathers is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 20

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters forefathers:

FOREFATHERS

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Seven Letter Word Alert: (40 words)

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forefathers in Words With Friends™

The word forefathers is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 19

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters forefathers:

FOREFATHERS

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Words within the letters of forefathers

2 letter words in forefathers (17 words)

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3 letter words in forefathers (51 words)

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8 letter words in forefathers (8 words)

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10 letter words in forefathers (2 words)

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11 letter words in forefathers (1 word)

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Words that start with forefathers (1 word)

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