verb
forburn
Forburn (verb) means to ruin or harm something by setting fire to it.
verb
1
To ruin or harm something by setting fire to it.
2
To catch fire and be destroyed by flames.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English forburnen, forbrinnen, from Old English forbirnan (intransitive) and forbærnan (transitive), equivalent to for- + burn. It is cognate with Saterland Frisian ferbaadenje, ferbaanje (“to burn up”), West Frisian ferbarne (“to burn up”), German Low German verbrannen (“to burn up”) and German verbrennen (“to burn up, incinerate”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of forburn?
"forburn" (verb) means to ruin or harm something by setting fire to it.
What is another word for forburn?
Other words for "forburn" include burn, cremate, incinerate, torch, combust.
What are the different meanings of forburn?
"forburn" has 2 main meanings: 1. To ruin or harm something by setting fire to it; 2. To catch fire and be destroyed by flames.
