Obs. rare. In 4 forbirth(e, -burth(e. [f. FOR- pref.2 + BIRTH. Cf. Ger. vorgeburt.] a. Birthright. b. The first-born.
a. 1300. Cursor M., 3518 (Cott.). How esau his forbirth sald. Ibid., 6091 (Gött.). All þe for-birthis sal i sla.
