fordo [fawr-doo] ExamplesWord Origin verb (used with object), for·did, for·done, for·do·ing. Archaic.
- to do away with; kill; destroy.
- to ruin; undo.
Also foredo. Origin of fordo before 900; Middle English fordon, Old English fordōn (see fore-, do1); cognate with Dutch verdoen, Old High German fartuon Examples from the Web for fordo Historical Examples of fordo
The wolf is the devil, who lies in ambush about God’s church, and watches how he may fordo the souls of christian men with sins.
The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church
lfric
Forsooth this is a shameful custom of a lady, and if I had not a great matter in my hand I should fordo your evil customs.
Le Morte D’Arthur, Volume II (of II)
Thomas Malory
Me forthinketh, said King Pellinore, that this shall me betide, but God may fordo well destiny.
Le Morte D’Arthur, Volume I (of II)
Thomas Malory
British Dictionary definitions for fordo fordo foredo verb -does, -doing, -did or -done (tr) archaic
- to destroy
- to exhaust
Word Origin for fordo Old English fordōn; related to Old Saxon fardōn, Old High German fartuon, Dutch verdoen; see for-, do 1