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FORTY-SPOT n.
The Tasmanian forty-spotted diamond bird (Pardalotus quadragintus).
FORUM n. 2 definitions
hear and decide causes. He [Lord Camden] was . . . more eminent in the senate than in the forum. Brougham.
FORWAKED p.
Tired out with excessive waking or watching. [Obs.] Chaucer.
FORWANDER v.
To wander away; to go astray; to wander far and to weariness. [Obs.]
FORWARD n. 7 definitions
An agreement; a covenant; a promise. [Obs.] Tell us a tale anon, as forward is. Chaucer.
FORWARD; FORWARDS adv.
Toward a part or place before or in front; onward; in advance; progressively; -- opposed to backward.
FORWARDER n. 3 definitions
One who forwards or promotes; a promoter. Udall.
FORWARDING n. 2 definitions
The act of one who forwards; the act or occupation of transmitting merchandise or other property for others.
FORWARDLY adv.
Eagerly; hastily; obtrusively.
FORWARDNESS n. 5 definitions
The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness; as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel.
FORWARDS adv.
Same as Forward.
FORWASTE v.
To desolate or lay waste utterly. [Obs.] Spenser.
FORWEARY v.
To weary extremely; to dispirit. [Obs.] Spenser.
FORWEEP v.
To weep much. [Obs.]
FORWETE v.
See Forewite. [Obs.] Chaucer.
FORWHY conj.
Wherefore; because. [Obs.]
FORWORN a.
Much worn. [Obs.] A silly man, in simple weeds forworn. Spenser.
FORWOT n.
pres. indic. 1st & 3d pers. sing. of Forwete. [Obs.] Chaucer.
FORWRAP v.
To wrap up; to conceal. [Obs.] All mote be said and nought excused, nor hid, nor forwrapped. Chaucer.
FORYELDE v.
To repay; to requite. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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