forby
or for·bye
close by; near.
besides.
Origin of forby
1Words Nearby forby
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How to use forby in a sentence
forby I'll maybe be able to pay him mair than plenty ithers could pay him, an' that is efter a' the point to be maist considered.
The Underworld | James C. WelshAn' forby, we dinna ken but what Mysie micht hae been better if she had never been near it, or worse if she had stayed langer.
The Underworld | James C. WelshIf I want religion I've a guid richt to hae it; an' forby, if they abolish religion, hoo wad folk do wi' the funerals?
The Underworld | James C. WelshAn' forby you maun mind that there are ither folk wha'll be vexed if you dinna get better.
The Underworld | James C. WelshYe'll jist tak' it wi ye noo, gin it please ye, sirs—and a' the ither things, forby.
Morag | Janet Milne Rae
British Dictionary definitions for forby
forbye
/ (fɔːˈbaɪ, Scottish fərˈbaɪ) /
besides; in addition (to)
obsolete near; nearby
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