General
fornenst
What does fornenst mean?
Opposite, facing or over against something.
"The kirk stands fornenst the tounhall."
Origin
Scots, from Middle English 'foranenst' (opposite), 'fore' + 'anent'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'fornenst' mean?
It means opposite to, facing, or over against something, as in 'The kirk stands fornenst the tounhall.'
Where does 'fornenst' come from?
It's Scots (and Ulster), from Middle English 'foranenst', built from 'fore' plus 'anent' (concerning/alongside).
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