Foster (1)

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Pronounced： [ FAWS-tər ]
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Usage：English

Meaning & History：

From an English surname which has several different origins: see FOSTER (1), FOSTER (2), FOSTER (3) and FOSTER (4).

FOSTER (1) English

Variant of FORESTER.

FORESTER English

Denoted a keeper or one in charge of a forest, or one who has charge of growing timber in a forest (see FOREST).

FOREST English, French

Originally belonged to a person who lived near or in a forest. It was probably originally derived, via Old French forest, from Latin forestam (silva) meaning "outer (wood)".

FOSTER (2) English

Occupational name for a scissor maker, derived from Old French forcetier.

FOSTER (3) English

Occupational name for a woodworker, derived from Old French fustrier.

FOSTER (4) English

Nickname given to a person who was a foster-child or foster-parent.

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OTHER FORMS

ENGLISH: Forest, Forrest