forfend
[ fawr-fend ]
verb (used with object)
to defend, secure, or protect.
to fend off, avert, or prevent.
Archaic. forbid.
Origin of forfend
1- Also forefend [fawr-fend, fohr-] /fɔrˈfɛnd, foʊr-/ .
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British Dictionary definitions for forfend
forfend
forefend
/ (fɔːˈfɛnd) /
verb(tr)
US to protect or secure
obsolete to prohibit or prevent
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