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forespurrer

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

One who spurs or rides ahead; a vanguard or harbinger.

Examples

“A day in April never came so sweet, To show⟳ how costly summer was at hand, As this forespurrer comes before his lord.”
“The records of lost opportunities serve⟳ as warnings and incentives to those who aim to be forespurrers among men. They impress⟳ the great value of building upon the strong foundations of dogged work⟳ while vividly picturing the tottering and [...]”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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