forebitten en · ADJ
Etymology
From fore- + bitten; or as a past participle of forebite.
Meanings
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Bitten in front.
Dr. Barton has figured its rootstock, for a sample of the praemorse or forebitten root.
1813, John Sims, Curtis's Botanical Magazine:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most forebitten | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more forebitten | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |