Forfairn

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Forlorn; destitute; worn out; jaded. Scotland, UK, archaic, dialectal

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banjaxedbeatbleareyedblearybleary-eyedbone-tired

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forfaren, past participle of forfaren (“to forfare”). By surface analysis, forfare + -n.

Related phrases

worn out

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