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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, from the noun forester. * Also as an English surname, borrowed from French fustrier (“blockmaker”), from fustre (“baulk of timber”). * As a French and Norman surname, from Old French forcetier (“cutter”), from forcettes (“scissors”). * As a German surname, spelling variant of Förster and Först (both related to Forst (“forest”)).

Origin: French

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.

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