forfend

• POS: Verb (transitive)
• HYPHEN: for=fend

CIDE DICTIONARY

forfend, v. t. [Pref. for- + fend. See Forewend.].

 To prohibit; to forbid; to avert.  [1913 Webster]
" This is etymologically the preferable spelling."  [1913 Webster]
"Which peril heaven forefend!"  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

forfend, v.tr.
1 US protect by precautions.
2 archaic avert; keep off.

ROGET THESAURUS

forfend

Defense

VB defend, forfend, fend, shield, screen, shroud, engarrison, fend round, fence, entrench, intrench, guard, guard against, take care of, bear harmless, fend off, keep off, ward off, beat off, beat back, hinder, parry, repel, propugn, put to flight, give a warm reception to, hold at bay, keep at bay, keep arm's length, stand on the defensive, act on the defensive, show fight, maintain one's ground, stand one's ground, stand by, hold one's own, bear the brunt, stand the brunt, fall back upon, hold, stand in the gap.