forfend
English
/ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌfɛnd/
verb
Definitions
- (dated) To prohibit; to forbid; to avert.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English forfenden (ward off, protect, prohibit) prefix from English fend.
Origin
English
fend
/ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌfɛnd/
Inherited from Middle English forfenden (ward off, protect, prohibit) prefix from English fend.
English
fend