v. Obs. rare. [f. FOR- pref.1 + THRING v. to press. The OE. forðringan (FOR- pref.2 ?) occurs once, app. in the sense to urge forward.] trans. To press heavily upon, oppress.
Beowulf (Gr.), 1084.
Þþt he ne mehte | |
þa wea-lafe wiȝe for þrinȝan þeodnes | |
þeȝne. |
c. 1200. Ormin, 6168.
& himm þatt i cwarrterrne liþ | |
Forrbundenn & forrþrungenn. |