Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘forbear’, meaning to abstain from something, often to show kindness or restraint.

“After seeing the homeless man on the street, she forwore buying a new handbag that day and instead donated the money to a charity instead.”

2. verb

past tense of ‘forwear’, a rare or obsolete word, meaning to give up or renounce a right, privilege, or claim.

“In the past, the king forwore his right to collect taxes from the peasants, granting them a temporary reprieve from the burden.”