Forburn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Forburn is a verb meaning (transitive, obsolete) To destroy or damage by burning.
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To destroy or damage by burning.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, obsolete) To burn; to be consumed by fire.
Example Sentences
[He] sent then a host thither and bade slay all the town-ship, and forburn the town.
Word Forms
- forburns
- forburning
- forburned
- forburnt
Synonyms for forburn
Depending on context, synonyms include burn up, incinerate, burn, cremate, forsweal, scathe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burn, underburn, burn up, burn out, outburn, incinerate.
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