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Podcast: Word of the Day
Episode: Forfend
Description: Forfend is a verb that means to prevent something.
Coming from Middle English, our word of the day initially meant ‘to protect.’ As time went by, it evolved into its current meaning as a synonym of ‘forbid.’
I hope they don’t forfend me from making too much noise at the game. I can’t stand being prevented from expressing myself in a public setting.