1) Ancestor 1) He does without 
• (n.) One who forbears to enjoy. • (n.) One who goes before another; a predecessor; hence, an ancestor` a progenitor. • (n.) A purveyor of the king; -- so called, formerly, from going before to provide for his household.
Fore·go'er noun 1. One who goes before another; a predecessor; hence, an ancestor; a progenitor. 2. A purveyor of the king; -- so called, formerly, from going before to provide for his household. [ Obsolete]