Forcasten
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Forcasten is an adjective meaning (obsolete) Felled, fallen.
Meaning
(obsolete) Felled, fallen.
More Meanings
- (archaic, UK dialectal) Cast away, rejected; neglected; not used, cast off.
- (dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Abandoned; forlorn.
Example Sentences
They dread full ill I was right poor, By my forcasten company.
I think Christ lieth like an old forcasten castle, forsaken of the inhabitants; all men run away now from Him.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stale, forne, forworn, jawfallen, forswart, fenowed.
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