v. Obs. rare–1. [f. FOR- pref.1 + ? -sume in CONSUME. But cf. OHG. firsûmen, mod.G. versäumen to procrastinate.] trans. To waste, consume.
a. 1510. Douglas, K. Hart, II. xxv.
| And gif [that] ȝe be ane counsalour sle, | |
| Quhy suld ȝe sleuthfullie your tyme forsume? |
