Forslack
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fə(ɹ)ˈslæk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Forslack is a verb meaning (intransitive, rare) To slack up; be or grow slack; pall.
Meaning
(intransitive, rare) To slack up; be or grow slack; pall.
More Meanings
- (transitive, obsolete) To be slack in; neglect by idleness; relax; render slack; delay; lose or spoil by slackness.
Example Sentences
But they were virgins all, and love eschewed / That might forslack the charge to them fore-shewd.
The official thinking to foreslacke no time, taking counsell with his fellowes, laide hands uppon this Peter, and brought him before the inquisitor.
Word Forms
- forslacks
- forslacking
- forslacked
- foreslack
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foreslack, slack, slacken, slaken, forsloth, forslug.
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