Definition of "forestage" in English

noun

1. The part of a theatre stage in front of the closed curtain.

2. A preliminary or developmental stage.

3. (obsolete) Forecastle.

verb

1. (theater) To block so that someone or something appears in the forestage.

2. (by extension) To make prominent; to bring into focus.

noun

1. (UK, law, historical) A duty or tribute payable to the king's foresters.

2. (UK, law, historical) A service paid by foresters to the king.