forewatch noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •A foreward positioned guard or sentry; vanguardThe forewatch on the Trident called out, "Ho! Pharos ahead!" Straining his eyes, Pilate could see only a tiny blemish of luminous orange on the southeastern horizon. — 1972 •An early watchJason takes the forewatches — 6 to noon, 6 to midnight — and Jimmy takes the afterwatches. — 1980 verb1 •To look out for; watch overAh! vanity is all to him who knows (Well warn'd by this!) his day's a fleeting cloud! —'Tis sacred wisdom to forewatch the close! To eye each hour—the Coffin and the Shroud! — 1835 formsforewatched · forewatching · forewatches
