foremother

[ fawr-muhth-er, fohr- ]

noun

1. a female ancestor.

foremother

/ ˈfɔːˌmʌðə /

noun

1. a female ancestor

Word History and Origins

Origin of foremother¹

1575–85; fore- + mother ¹ on the model of forefather

Example Sentences

Miranda feels a deep sense of fulfillment knowing that he has done just that, even as he continues to be boosted by his foremothers.

From Washington Post

Some forefather of yours may have heard the song of the Over-Lord, perhaps from the lips of some foremother of mine.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• ancestor
• antecedent
• descent
• extraction
• forebear
• genealogy
• heritage
• lineage
• origin
• parentage