An alternative spelling of 'forby,' a Scottish dialect word meaning besides or in addition; moreover.
Variant spelling of 'forby,' from Old English 'for' (by) + 'bi(e)' (by). Different Scottish regions spelled it various ways, with 'forbye' being a common variant keeping the '-e' ending.
The spellings 'forby' and 'forbye' show how Scottish dialect writing hasn't been standardized—you'll see both in dialect literature, reflecting how spoken language came first and writing systems varied regionally.
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