forefend

[fawr-fend, fohr-]

verb (used with object)

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forefend (fɔːˈfɛnd)

—vb
	(tr) a variant spelling of forfend

forfend or forefend (fɔːˈfɛnd)

—vb
1.	(US) to protect or secure
2.	obsolete to prohibit or prevent

forefend or forefend

—vb

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