Forhow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Forhow is a verb meaning (transitive, obsolete) To despise; scorn.
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To despise; scorn.
More Meanings
- (transitive, UK dialectal, Scotland) To forsake; quit; abandon; desert.
- (transitive, UK dialectal, Scotland) To cast off; scorn.
Example Sentences
Mind what this lass has undergane for you, Since ye did her so treach'rously forhow, [...]
It was believed that handling any bird's eggs in the nest made the bird forhooie them, [...]
Word Forms
- forhows
- forhowing
- forhowed
- forhoo
- forhooie
- forhooy
- forhui
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dispise, despect, forhush, despise, scorn, abhor.
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