forworn

[ fawr-wawrn, -wohrn ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. worn-out; exhausted.

forworn

/ fɔːˈwɔːn /

adjective

1. archaic.
   weary

Word History and Origins

Origin of forworn¹

First recorded in 1500–10; past participle of obsolete forwear, Middle English forweren; for-, wear

Word History and Origins

Origin of forworn¹

C16: past participle of obsolete forwear to wear out, from Middle English forweren to hollow out