Forby

//fəˈbʌɪ//

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Preposition

Adverb

Proper Noun

Adjective

The word "forby" can be used as preposition, adverb, proper noun and adjective.

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Context

dialectal northern england uk

Related Terms

beside besides beyond by close to exceptionally extraordinary moreover near over past superior uncommon uncommonly

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