Definitions for forfend

forfend for·fend

Spelling: [fawr-fend]
IPA: /fɔrˈfɛnd/

Forfend is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 120 anagrams from letters in forfend (deffnor).

Definitions for forfend

verb (used with object)

  1. to defend, secure, or protect.
  2. to fend off, avert, or prevent.
  3. Archaic. forbid.

Origin of forfend

First recorded in 1350-1400, forfend is from the Middle English word forfenden. See for-, fend

Examples for forfend

Of all travelling companionship, forfend us from that of a married man!

forfend me from a man who weighs every expression with Scotch prudence.

And allowance must likewise be made for thy connubial grief which caused thee to forfend thy wife's body from the demon.

Is it not rather the blind brute instinct of self-protection, forfend what may?

Word Value for forfend
Scrable

14

Words with friends

15

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