What does forhow mean?
Forhow means (transitive, obsolete) To despise; scorn..
Forhow
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To despise; scorn..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive, obsolete) To despise; scorn.
- (transitive, UK dialectal, Scotland) To forsake; quit; abandon; desert.
- (transitive, UK dialectal, Scotland) To cast off; scorn.
Example Sentences
It was believed that handling any bird's eggs in the nest made the bird forhooie them, [...]
Mind what this lass has undergane for you, Since ye did her so treach'rously forhow, [...]
Synonyms for forhow
Antonyms for forhow
Related Words
Word Forms
- forhows
- forhowing
- forhowed
- forhoo
- forhooie
- forhooy
- forhui
- furhow
Usage Notes
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It was believed that handling any bird's eggs in the nest made the bird forhooie them, [...]
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