noun
The part of a theatre stage in front of the closed curtain.
A preliminary or developmental stage.
(obsolete) Forecastle.
verb
(theater) To block so that someone or something appears in the forestage.
(by extension) To make prominent; to bring into focus.
noun
(UK, law, historical) A duty or tribute payable to the king's foresters.
(UK, law, historical) A service paid by foresters to the king.