SINCE 1828

forby

preposition for·by \ fȯr-ˈbī \

variants: or forbye

Definition of forby

1 archaic

a : past

b : near

2 chiefly Scotland : besides

Origin and Etymology of forby

Middle English forby, preposition & adverb, from fore- + by

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First Known Use: 14th century

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forby

adverb

variants: or forbye

Definition of forby

chiefly Scotland

: besides : in addition

First Known Use of forby

1590

in the meaning defined above

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