forlorn
The origin and history of forlorn.
Etymology
From Old English forloren, the past participle of forlēosan ("to lose") — related to "lorn," meaning lost or abandoned.
The origin and history of forlorn.
From Old English forloren, the past participle of forlēosan ("to lose") — related to "lorn," meaning lost or abandoned.
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