† forˈhard,v.Obs.—1 [ME.forhardien (trans.), OE.forheardian (intr.), f. for- prefix1 + heardian to become or make hard.] trans. To harden. c1250Gen. & Ex. 3338 For it [sc. the manna] malt at ðe sunne-sine, Oc oðer fir for-hardede [printed forhadede] hine.