forefend
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fore·fend
(fôr-fĕnd′)v.
Variant of forfend.
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forefend
(fɔːˈfɛnd)vb
(tr) a variant spelling of forfend
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for•fend
or fore•fend
(fɔrˈfɛnd)v.t.
1. to defend, secure, or protect.
2. to fend off, avert, or prevent.
3. Archaic. to forbid.
[1350–1400]
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forefend
Past participle: forefended
Gerund: forefending
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forfend
also forefendverb
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