forset

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To get in front of; intercept; waylay; entrap.
  • (transitive) To upset; hinder.
  • (transitive) To beset; surround; invest; surround with difficulties; bar; impede.
  • (transitive) To overpower; give one too much of anything; surfeit.
  • (transitive) To overburden or overpower with work; overwork; overtax.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forsetten inherited from Old English forsettan (obstruct, oppress, hedge in) prefix from English set.

Origin

English

set

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