verb
forwork
Forwork (verb) means to lose a right or possession through your own actions, or bring ruin on yourself this way. (archaic).
verb
1
To lose a right or possession through your own actions, or bring ruin on yourself this way. (archaic)
2
To block or get in the way of something. (archaic)
3
To harm or treat someone unfairly. (archaic)
4
To work too hard, to the point of exhaustion. (archaic)
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Etymology
From Middle English forwirken, forwerken, forwurchen, from Old English forwyrċan (“to do wrong, sin; ruin, undo, destroy; condemn, convict, curse; forfeit; barricade, obstruct, close up”), from Proto-Germanic *frawurkijaną, equivalent to for- + work. Cognate with Dutch verwerken (“to digest, assimilate, work up, put into action”), German verwirken (“to forfeit”), Gothic 𐍆𐍂𐌰𐍅𐌰𐌿𐍂𐌺𐌾𐌰𐌽 (frawaurkjan).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of forwork?
"forwork" (verb) means to lose a right or possession through your own actions, or bring ruin on yourself this way. (archaic).
What is another word for forwork?
Other words for "forwork" include interfere, barricade, cumber, impede, hinder, hamper.
What are the different meanings of forwork?
"forwork" has 3 main meanings: 1. To lose a right or possession through your own actions, or bring ruin on yourself this way. (archaic); 2. To block or get in the way of something. (archaic); 3. To harm or treat someone unfairly. (archaic).
