释义 |
† forˈwend, v. Obs. [f. for- prefix1 + wend. Cf. MLG. vorwenden, MHG. verwenden.] trans. To turn into (something); to turn, incline, dispose.
c1250Gen. & Ex. 1121 So ist nu forwent mirie dale In to dririhed. c1340Cursor M. 24728 (Fairf.) We prai þat lauedi be for-wende þat we mai finde hir sone our frende. |