forestage

noun

the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)

Roots

forefore- · Old English · in front estagestage- · Old French · platform, standing place

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Where does forestage come from?

The word forestage breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Old French origin: fore-, from Old English fore (“in front”); and stage, from Old French estage (“platform, standing place”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.