Word Study
forby
CIDE DICTIONARY
forby, adv. & prep. [See Foreby.].
Near; hard by; along; past. [1913 Webster]
"To tell her if her child went ought forby." [1913 Webster]
"To the intent that ships may pass along forby all the sides of the city without let." [1913 Webster]
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