ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Forfex

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɔːɹfɛks/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Forfex is a noun meaning (obsolete) A pair of shears.

Meaning

(obsolete) A pair of shears.

Example Sentences

the Classical forfices
The Peer now spreads the glitt'ring Forfex wide, T'inclose the Lock; now joins it, to divide.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include frower, foin, forcque, frow, fogle, fewterlock.

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