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.

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English

fend

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