Obs. [a. F. fourber, f. fourbe: see prec.] trans. To cheat, impose upon, trick.
1654. The Nicholas Papers (Camden), II. 122. Lord Jermyn hath lustily fourbed the Queene of all her jewells since the King went hence.
1713. Gentl. Instr. (ed. 5), 244. I ask then, how those who fourb’d others, become Dupes to their own Contrivances?
