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forfochen
What does forfochen mean?
Completely worn out, exhausted after effort.
"Efter the hillwalk I was fair forfochen."
Origin
Scots, past participle of 'forfecht' (to exhaust by fighting/struggle), 'for-' intensive + 'fecht' (fight).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'forfochen' mean?
Utterly exhausted or worn out, usually after hard physical effort.
How is 'forfochen' different from 'wabbit'?
Both mean tired, but 'forfochen' stresses being worn out by strenuous effort, while 'wabbit' is a more general washed-out weariness.
Where does 'forfochen' come from?
It's the past participle of 'forfecht', meaning to exhaust by fighting or struggling — 'for-' as an intensifier plus 'fecht' (fight).
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