† for-ˈwary, v. Obs.
[f. for- prefix1 + OE. węrᵹan, wary v. to curse; cf. OHG. furwergen.]
trans. To curse. Hence forˈwaried ppl. a.
c 1200 Ormin 8048 Þatt tatt man iss forrwarrȝedd þatt [etc.]. c 1340 Cursor M. 1350 (Trin.) Abelle þat kaym slouȝe for⁓waryed wiȝt. |