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forfairn
What does forfairn mean?
Utterly worn out, exhausted or in a sorry state.
"The auld dug looked fair forfairn."
Origin
Scots, past participle of 'forfare' (to perish/waste away), 'for-' + 'fare'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'forfairn' mean?
It means utterly worn out, exhausted or in a sorry, forlorn state, as in 'The auld dug looked fair forfairn.'
Where does 'forfairn' come from?
It's Scots, the past participle of 'forfare' (to perish or waste away), built from the intensifying 'for-' plus 'fare'.
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