Forfend
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɔːˈfɛnd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Forfend is a verb meaning (archaic) To prohibit; to forbid; to avert.
Meaning
(archaic) To prohibit; to forbid; to avert.
Example Sentences
People have long given thought to the causes of danger and how they might be forfended.
2008, Lew, short circuit operators, zbadnYZNaK6VM1zanZ2dnUVZ_r7inZ2d@comcast.com What? Multi-posting? Usenet Gods forfend!
Clown: … You would know where Lord Anthonie is? I perceiue you. Shall I ſay he is in yond farme houſe? I deceiue you. Shall I tell you this wine is for him? the gods forfend, and ſo I end. Go fellow fighters theres a bob for ye.
Word Forms
- forfends
- forfending
- forfended
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include defend, forbar, forwarn, forspeak, forbid, forbear.
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