verb
forbar
Forbar (verb) means to bar in; to shut up.
verb
1
To bar in; to shut up.
2
To bar, fend off, ward off.
3
To exclude, deny.
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Etymology
From Middle English forbarren (“to bar, bar up, block”), equivalent to for- + bar. Compare Middle High German verbarren (“to forbar”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of forbar?
"forbar" (verb) means to bar in; to shut up.
What are the different meanings of forbar?
"forbar" has 3 main meanings: 1. To bar in; to shut up; 2. To bar, fend off, ward off; 3. To exclude, deny.