forfairn

forfairn
\\fərˈfārn\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English forfaren, past participle of forfaren to perish, destroy, go astray, from for- + faran to travel, go — more at fare
2. Scotland : worn out and decrepit (as with age) : exhausted

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forfairnˈ adjective (Scot)
1. Worn-out
2. Exhausted
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Main Entry:forfair

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  • forfairn — for·fairn …   English syllables

  • forfair — /fər fārˈ/ intransitive verb (obsolete) To perish or decay ORIGIN: OE forfaran • • • forfairnˈ adjective (Scot) 1. Worn out 2. Exhausted …   Useful english dictionary

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