Forney

[fawr-nee, fohr-]

noun

plural

Forneys 

1. a steam locomotive having no front truck, four driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Forney¹

Named after J. H. Forney (1829–1902), American engineer

Example Sentences

“He pulls it all off pretty good,” says Steve Forney, 40, of Kelso, Wash., a biker who parks his 1979 Harley shovelhead in a special spot at the door that Dona Elliott reserves for motorcycles.

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The Emmy-nominated actor, 57, spoke about his support for his daughter ahead of their joint attendance at Friday’s spring gala for the Ali Forney Center, which works to support and provide shelter to homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

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“It was one of the smartest and dumbest things I’ve ever done. But I bought it all. I bought the cow and the farm,” said Shumake, who works at New York’s Ali Forney Center, which protects homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

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Alexander Roque, executive director of the Ali Forney Center, which helps homeless LGBTQ+ youth, said Translatable comes at a critical time for transgender youth, with more than 500 pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation introduced this year.

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This is why organizations such as the Trevor Project and the Ali Forney Center are needed — to provide refuge and help for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity.

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