† forˈwelk, v. Obs.
[f. for- prefix1 + welk v.]
trans. To wither. Hence forˈwelked ppl. a.
| ? a 1366 Chaucer Rom. Rose 361 A foul forwelked thing was she. 1593 Nashe Christ's T. 73 b, They weare away with continuance, euen as Time doth weare and fore-welke [1612 fore-walke] vs. 1616 Bullokar, Forewelked, dried vp. |