verb
forburn
Forburn (verb) means to destroy or damage by burning.
verb
1
To destroy or damage by burning.
2
To burn; to be consumed by fire.
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Etymology
From Middle English forburnen, forbrinnen, from Old English forbirnan (intransitive) and forbærnan (transitive), equivalent to for- + burn. Cognate with Saterland Frisian ferbaadenje, ferbaanje (“to burn up”), West Frisian ferbarne (“to burn up”), German Low German verbrannen (“to burn up”), German verbrennen (“to burn up, incinerate”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of forburn?
"forburn" (verb) means to destroy or damage by burning.
What are the different meanings of forburn?
"forburn" has 2 main meanings: 1. To destroy or damage by burning; 2. To burn; to be consumed by fire.