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† 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 Parte...
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▪ I. smite, n.1 (smaɪt) Also 4–5 smyt-, 5 smete. [f. smite v. But the ME. examples represent smĭte, of similar formation to bĭte bit n.1] 1. a. A stroke or heavy blow with a weapon, the hand, etc., or the sound made by this. Now chiefly rhet. (Cf. smit n.3)c 1200 Trin. Coll. Hom. 207 Þenne me hine p...
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