Forney

American

[fawr-nee, fohr-] / ˈfɔr ni, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

plural

Forneys

a steam locomotive having no front truck, four driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.

Etymology

Origin of Forney

Named after J. H. Forney (1829–1902), American engineer

Example Sentences

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For instance, Forney Independent School District issued 30-year bonds to yield 5.03% They were yielding 4.29% this week.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

Three people narrowly escaped from their car seconds before a train smashed into it on Monday in Forney, Texas.

From BBC • May 10, 2023

Daniels signed and notarized it at a UPS store near a Walmart Supercenter in Forney, Texas, near her home.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2023

Marita Forney, an educator who lives with her wife, Evangeline Griego, in Eagle Rock, strongly disapproves of De León.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2023

John Forney, jun., however, said it was mere rubbish of no consequence.

From Memoirs by Leland, Charles Godfrey

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