forge

²forge

verb

forgedforg·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