forhow

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To despise; scorn.
  • (transitive) To forsake; quit; abandon; desert.
  • (transitive) To cast off; scorn.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forhowien inherited from Old English forhogian (neglect, disregard, despise) prefix from English how.

Origin

English

how

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