preposition
General Slang
fornenst
for-NENST · preposition · informal
Opposite to; facing; against
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Opposite, facing or over against something.
“The kirk stands fornenst the tounhall.”
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fornenst In A Sentence
The kirk stands fornenst the tounhall.
Origin & Usage
Scots, from Middle English 'foranenst' (opposite), 'fore' + 'anent'.
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What does 'fornenst' mean?
It means opposite to, facing, or over against something, as in 'The kirk stands fornenst the tounhall.'
Where does 'fornenst' come from?
It's Scots (and Ulster), from Middle English 'foranenst', built from 'fore' plus 'anent' (concerning/alongside).
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