Forfend - a podcast by Word of the Day

Forfend is a verb that means to prevent something.

Coming from Middle English, our word of the day initially meant ‘to protect.’ As time went by, it evolved into its current meaning as a synonym of ‘forbid.’

I hope they don’t forfend me from making too much noise at the game. I can’t stand being prevented from expressing myself in a public setting.

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