v. Obs. [f. FOR- pref.1 + SMITE.] trans. To smite in pieces; to strike down.

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c. 1205.  Lay., 1598. He hine for-smat a-midden.

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c. 1314.  Guy Warw. (A.), 3621.

        Swiche a þousende for smiten þai be
Þat neuer after schullen y-the.

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c. 1420.  Pallad. on Husb., III. 272.

        As thyng with leyt forsmyton, wol they die;
For thy do way that febul husbondrye.

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c. 1475.  The Romans of Partenay, 2104.

        Here And there cafte doun, fighting ful manly,
On all for-smete.

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