aforesaid

adjective

afore·​said ə-ˈfȯr-ˌsed How to pronounce aforesaid (audio)
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: said or named before or above

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with the aforesaid objections in mind, I think we should reconsider the proposal
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But Steve Pink, the aforesaid auteur of the jacuzzi, wanted to get more personal than that. — Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024 On several occasions this writer has had the pleasure of gazing at the aforesaid state capitol building at Tallahassee … which looked, at first glance, like a garage only there was a kind of dome on top and garages usually do not have domes. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026 In July 1967, during rioting (some have called it a rebellion) in Detroit’s black neighborhoods, three young men were killed — murdered by most accounts — when confronted by police at the aforesaid motel. — Robert W. Butler, kansascity, 2 Aug. 2017 Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English aforeseyd, from afore afore + seyd, past participle of sayen "to say entry 1"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aforesaid was in the 14th century

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“Aforesaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aforesaid. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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aforesaid

adjective
afore·​said -ˌsed How to pronounce aforesaid (audio)
: said or named before

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