forby

 [fawr-bahy]  

for·by

   [fawr-bahy]
preposition, adverb Chiefly Scot.
1.
close by; near.
2.
besides.
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Also, for·bye.

Origin:
1200–50; Middle English; see for-, by
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Forby is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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forby or forbye (fɔːˈbaɪ, Scottish fərˈbaɪ, fɔːˈbaɪ, Scottish fərˈbaɪ)
 
—prep, —adv
1.  besides; in addition (to)
2.  obsolete near; nearby
 
forbye or forbye
 
—prep, —adv

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