foretop
The English word “foretop” has 8 meanings listed here.
noun
- The top of the head; the top of the forehead.
- The lock of hair which grows on top of the forehead; the corresponding part of a wig.
- In the phrase, to take time (or occasion or opportunity) by the foretop, meaning "to boldly seize an opportunity".
- A fop; one who sports a foretop.
- An erect tuft of hair.
- The forelock of a horse.
- A platform at the top of the foremast, supported by the trestle trees.
- The front seat at the top of a horse-drawn vehicle.
Etymology
From Middle English fore-top, for-top, equivalent to fore- + top.
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