forebitten

English

Etymology

From fore- +‎ bitten; or as a past participle of forebite.

Adjective

forebitten (comparative more forebitten, superlative most forebitten)

1. Bitten in front.
   • 1813, John Sims, Curtis's Botanical Magazine:

     Dr. Barton has figured its rootstock, for a sample of the praemorse or forebitten root.

Related terms

• forebit
• forebite