Forwork
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Forwork is a verb meaning (archaic, transitive) To forfeit (a possession, privilege, etc.); ruin (oneself) by one's own conduct.
Meaning
(archaic, transitive) To forfeit (a possession, privilege, etc.); ruin (oneself) by one's own conduct.
More Meanings
- (archaic, transitive) To obstruct; barricade; block.
- (archaic, transitive) To do wrong to; injure; scathe.
- (archaic, transitive) To overwork; exhaust with toil.
Example Sentences
And toiling so, well-nigh forwrought, She prayed full fervently; […]
And Æthelwold sat within the ham, with the men that to him had bowed, and he had forwrought [obstructed] all the gates in, and said that he would either there live or there lie.
Word Forms
- forworks
- forworking
- forworked
- forwrought
Synonyms for forwork
Depending on context, synonyms include forslow, barricade, block, choke, clog, cumber.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forfare, forfeit, forlend, forwear, forguilt, forhow.
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