forfend

English - Turkish

Definition of forfend in English Turkish dictionary: muhafaza etmek; esirgemek

English - English

Definition of forfend in English English dictionary: To prohibit; to forbid; to avert
What? Multi-posting? Usenet Gods forfend!.; to ward off; {v} to prevent, hinder, stop, forbid; {f} defend, guard, protect; prevent, ward off
heaven forfend: To say that one hopes that something does not happen
Now there's an opportunity to employ a man who, heaven forfend, actually thinks about tactics and team balance.
Heaven forfend!: {ü} God forbid! (expression of dismay)

forfend

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for·fend

[ for-'fend, fOr- ] (transitive verb.) 14th century. Middle English forfenden (“to ward off, protect, prohibit”). More at for- +‎ fend.

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