† forˈchase, v. Obs.
[ad. OF. forschacier, f. fors-, for- prefix3 + chacier to chase. Cf. forcatch.]
trans. a. To chase or drive away; to put to flight. b. To tire with chasing or running.
| a 1300 Cursor M. 6977 (Cott.) An hundreth moght for⁓chace, Quils þai wit þam had godds grace. a 1510 Douglas King Hart i. xxxiii, Radour ran hame full fleyit and for⁓chaist. 1549 Chaloner Erasm. Moriæ Enc. P ij a, Manfully forchasyng of hir enemies. |