Forlese

/fɔrˈliːz/ verb

Definition

Archaic term meaning to lose something, to be deprived of, or to forfeit through breach of condition.

Etymology

From Old English 'forleosan,' combining 'for-' (away, completely) + 'leosan' (to lose). Related to modern 'lose' and 'loose.'

Kelly Says

Old English had 'leosan' (to lose), 'forlease' (to lose completely), and 'forlese'—showing how speakers added prefixes to create precise gradations of meaning, just like modern English 'lose/misplace/lose out on.'

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