Obs. rare. [? f. FOR-2, FORE- pref. + MALL. Cf. FOREHAMMER.] (See quot.)
1572. Bossewell, Armorie, II. 123 b. A Sledge or an Hammer, of some called a formall, mighte seeme to be an apte creaste for the saide coate armour.
Obs. rare. [? f. FOR-2, FORE- pref. + MALL. Cf. FOREHAMMER.] (See quot.)
1572. Bossewell, Armorie, II. 123 b. A Sledge or an Hammer, of some called a formall, mighte seeme to be an apte creaste for the saide coate armour.