† forˈsmite, v. Obs.
[f. for- prefix1 + smite.]
trans. To smite in pieces; to strike down.
| c 1205 Lay. 1598 He hine for-smat a-midden. c 1314 Guy Warw. (A.) 3621 For-smiten þai be þat neuer after schullen y-the. c 1420 Pallad. on Husb. iii. 272 As thyng with leyt forsmyton, wol they die. c 1475 Partenay 2104 Fighting ful manly, On all for-smete. |