What does forspoken mean?
Forspoken means (obsolete) Bewitched, charmed..
Forspoken
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(obsolete) Bewitched, charmed..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) Bewitched, charmed.
- past participle of forspeak.
Example Sentences
[The devil's rudiments are] ſuch kinde of Charmes, as commonly daft wives vſe for healing of forſpoken goods [i.e., cattle], for preſeruing them from euill eyes, by knitting roun trees or ſundrieſt kinde of hearbes, to the haire and tailes of the goodes: […]
Synonyms for forspoken
Antonyms for forspoken
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Word Forms
- more forspoken
- most forspoken
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for forspoken?
Common synonyms include enchanted, ensorcelled, spellbound, bespelled.
What is the opposite of forspoken?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use forspoken in a sentence?
[The devil's rudiments are] ſuch kinde of Charmes, as commonly daft wives vſe for healing of forſpoken goods [i.e., cattle], for preſeruing them from euill eyes, by knitting roun trees or ſundrieſt kinde of hearbes, to the haire and tailes of the goodes: […]
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