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foresaid

American  
[fawr-sed, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌsɛd, ˈfoʊr- /

adjective

  1. aforementioned; aforesaid.


foresaid British  
/ ˈfɔːˌsɛd /

adjective

  1. a less common word for aforesaid

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of foresaid

before 1000; Middle English forsaid, Old English foresǣd. See fore-, said 1

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The foresaid novice is now a skilful seer, as appears from many late instances; he lives in the parish of St. Mary's, the most northern in Skye.

From The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campell A Gentlen, who, tho' Deaf and Dumb, Writes down any Stranger's name at first Sight; by Daniel Defoe

But, I pray, doth the word underprop or approve the use of anything indifferent, if it be not used according to the foresaid rules, and, by consequence, conveniently and profitably?

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by George Gillespie

We shall not suffer, by our good-wills, the foresaid lords and their complices to be called or accused in Parliament, nor suffer any forfeiture to be laid against them....

From Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1587 by Various

But if they certify that the Child is weak, it shall suffice to pour Water upon it, saying the foresaid words.

From Ritual Conformity Interpretations of the Rubrics of the Prayer-Book by Unknown

Here they meet from all the foresaid places, always in the beginning of May by the King's commandment.

From The History of Cuba, vol. 1 by Willis Fletcher Johnson

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