The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Fore part \Fore" part`\ (f[=o]r"p[aum]rt), or Forepart
\Fore"part`\, n.
   The part most advanced, or first in time or in place; the
   beginning.
   [1913 Webster]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

forepart
    n 1: the side that is forward or prominent [syn: front, front
         end, forepart] [ant: back end, backside, rear]