forfend
[ fawr-fend ]
/ fɔrˈfɛnd /
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verb (used with object)
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Also forefend [fawr-fend, fohr-] /fɔrˈfɛnd, foʊr-/ .
Words nearby forfend
forfaiting, Forfar, for fear of, forfeit, forfeiture, forfend, forfex, forficate, forfochen, for free, for fun
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forfend
forefend
/ (fɔːˈfɛnd) /
verb (tr)
US to protect or secure
obsolete to prohibit or prevent
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