Word of the Day - Forfend

[debodun]

Forfend (verb) - to avert, keep away, or prevent something evil or unpleasant from happening.

Some people stock up on staple items to forfend an emergency.

 

[Kaila]

Being attentive and careful, can forfend some accidents.

 

[Kaila]

The word forfend, had some additional interesting usages,
back in the tales of Robin Hood, and other long ago expressions.

 

[hollydolly]

Many people here still use the word Forfend in normal conversation, my husband being one of them

 

[Pappy]

Ive been trying for over a year to forfend Covid-19.