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verbforgedforg·ing
Definition of FORGE
transitive verb
1
a : to form (as metal) by heating and hammering b : to form (metal) by a mechanical or hydraulic press with or without heat
2
: to make or imitate falsely especially with intent to defraud : counterfeit <forge a document> <forge a signature>
3
: to form or bring into being especially by an expenditure of effort <working to forge party unity>
intransitive verb
1
: to work at a forge
2
: to commit forgery
— forge·abil·i·ty \ˌfȯr-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— forge·able \ˈfȯr-jə-bəl\ adjective
First Known Use of FORGE
14th century
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