foreparty

English

Alternative forms

  • fore-party

Etymology

From Middle English forepartye, equivalent to fore- +‎ party.

Noun

foreparty (plural foreparties)

  1. (military) A group or party which advances in front of the contingent; a scout
  2. A party that happens before an official, often public, party or event; preparty

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