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Forster
Forster (name) means an English surname, a variant spelling of Forrester or Foster. Example: “The novelist Forster wrote "A Room with a View.”
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An English surname, a variant spelling of Forrester or Foster.
"The novelist Forster wrote "A Room with a View.""
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Etymology
As an English surname, it comes from the noun forester; also as an English surname, it was borrowed from French fustrier (“blockmaker”), from fustre (“baulk of timber”). As a French and Norman surname, it comes from Old French forcetier (“cutter”), from forcettes (“scissors”). As a German surname, it is a spelling variant of Förster and Först, both related to Forst (“forest”).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Forster” mean?
The word “Forster” means an English surname, a variant spelling of Forrester or Foster.
How do you use “Forster” in a sentence?
Here is “Forster” used in a sentence: “The novelist Forster wrote "A Room with a View.".”
What part of speech is “Forster”?
“Forster” is a name.
Is “Forster” a common word?
“Forster” is an uncommon word in modern English.
