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forfend

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
forfend /fɔːˈfɛnd/

▶verb

1 archaic avert or prevent (something evil or unpleasant).

2 US protect by precautionary measures.

– phrases
Heaven (or God) forfend archaic or humorous used to express dismay at the thought of something.

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