Looking for the meaning of the word FOREFENDING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FOREFENDING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Forfend
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
fɔːˈfɛnd
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
fəˈfɛnd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
avert or prevent (something evil or unpleasant)
Short Definition:avert or prevent
Examples:- ‘The fiend forfend’ said the grim Earl
Definition:
protect (something) by precautionary measures
Short Definition:protect something by precautionary measures
Examples:- the sacrifice of Mississippi was forfended against even the treason of Wilkinson
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