forenight
2 synonyms for forenight, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The early part of the evening, after dusk and before you go to bed.
Synonyms
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English fore-niht, which developed from Old English foranniht, formed from fore- and night. It is cognate with Dutch voornacht and German Vornacht.
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