Obs. [f. FOR- pref.2 + FARE v.] trans. To pass along (a way, etc.) before others.

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O. E. Chron., an. 897. Forforon him þone muðan foran on uter mere.

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c. 1205.  Lay., 27373.

        What beoð þeos ut-laȝen
Þa þisne wei us habbeoð for-uaren [c. 1275, forfare].

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