Main Entry:

²forge

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

forged; forg·ing

Date:

14th century

transitive verb1 a: to form (as metal) by heating and hammering b: to form (metal) by a mechanical or hydraulic press with or without heat2: 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 verb1: to work at a forge2: to commit forgery

— forge·abil·i·ty \ˌfȯr-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— forge·able \ˈfȯr-jə-bəl\ adjective