† forˈwray, v. Obs.
[OE. forwréᵹan, f. for- prefix1 + wréᵹan to accuse: see bewray.]
trans. To accuse, betray, charge with a crime.
| O.E. Chron. an. 1009, Brihtric..forwreᵹde Wulfnoð..to þam cyning. a 1200 Moral Ode 97 Þer sculle ben deofles swo fele þe wulleð us forwreien. a 1225 Juliana 46 Oðer ichulle forwreien to mi meinfule feder. 1303 R. Brunne Handl. Synne 11448 Þe synne hymself shal forwreye. |