Suitable for crossing at a ford; shallow and passable on foot.
Adjective form of 'ford,' formed with the common '-y' suffix. This describes water conditions favorable for wading across.
Before bridges were everywhere, describing water as 'fordy' was practically useful—it meant a river was safe to cross. This is a perfect example of how useful, specific adjectives disappeared once they became obsolete for modern lifestyles.
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