English

Noun

forespurrer ‎(plural forespurrers)

1. (nonce word) One who spurs or rides ahead; a harbinger.
   • 1900, The Medical Times - Volume 28 - Page 25:

     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 [...]

   • 2014, Robert Smith, ‎Jonathan Morris, ‎Rex Gibson, The Merchant of Venice - Page 71:

     A day in April never came so sweet To show how costly summer was at hand As this forespurrer comes before his lord.