† for-ˈwary,v.Obs. [f. for- prefix1 + OE.węrᵹan, wary v. to curse; cf.OHG.furwergen.] trans. To curse. Hence forˈwariedppl. a. c1200Ormin 8048 Þatt tatt man iss forrwarrȝedd þatt [etc.].c1340Cursor M. 1350 (Trin.) Abelle þat kaym slouȝe for⁓waryed wiȝt.