† forˈsume,v.Obs.rare—1. [f. for- prefix1 + ? -sume in consume. But cf.OHG.firsûmen, mod.G. versäumen to procrastinate.] trans. To waste, consume. a1510Douglas K. Hart ii. xxv, And gif ȝe be ane counsalour sle, Quhy suld ȝe sleuthfullie your tyme forsume?