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forfend Definition

for·fend (fôr fend′)

transitive verb

  1. to forbid
  2. to ward off; prevent

Etymology: ME forfenden: see for- & fend

Browse dictionary entries near forfend

  1. ‹ forfeiture
  2. ‹ forfeit
  3. ‹ Forfar
  4. ‹ foreyard
  5. ‹ foreworn
  6. ‹ foreword
  7. ‹ forewoman
  8. ‹ forewing
  9. ‹ forewent
  10. ‹ forewarn
  1. forficate ›
  2. forgat ›
  3. forgather ›
  4. forgave ›
  5. forge ›
  6. forger ›
  7. forgery ›
  8. forget ›
  9. forget-me-not ›
  10. forget oneself ›