forbid
The origin and history of forbid.
Etymology
From Old English forbēodan, built from for- ("away") + a root meaning "to command" — related to German verbieten.
The origin and history of forbid.
From Old English forbēodan, built from for- ("away") + a root meaning "to command" — related to German verbieten.
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