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Forspread

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(ambitransitive, now chiefly dialectal) To spread; extend..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (ambitransitive, now chiefly dialectal) To spread; extend.
  2. (ambitransitive) To diffuse

Example Sentences

Or ever with me the maw of the sepulchre fed becometh, Or e'er in the dust each part of my frame forspread becometh, […]

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What does forspread mean?

Forspread means (ambitransitive, now chiefly dialectal) To spread; extend..

What is a synonym for forspread?

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What is the opposite of forspread?

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How do you use forspread in a sentence?

Or ever with me the maw of the sepulchre fed becometh, Or e'er in the dust each part of my frame forspread becometh, […]

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