An archaic verb meaning to spend completely, exhaust resources, or waste money entirely.
From 'for-' (completely, excessively) + 'spend.' The prefix intensifies 'spend' to suggest total depletion of resources or money.
Medieval literature describes nobles who 'forspend' their fortunes—it's the ancestor of our modern 'spend yourself into ruin,' but sounds even more devastating.
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