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Thread #114361 Message #2525639
Posted By: GUEST,leeneia
27-Dec-08 - 01:34 PM
Thread Name: BS: When did 'forbid' become 'forfend'?
Subject: RE: BS: When did 'forbid' become 'forfend'?

Yes, Art. A precursor to a beer is a forebitter. However, when the Prince of Denmark tried to institute prohibition, he forbittered the pubs. See the difference?