forspend

English

/fɔː(ɹ)ˈspɛnd/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To spend up; spend completely; exhaust, as by overexertion.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forspenden inherited from Old English forspendan (squander, give out, spend up, consume) prefix from English spend.

Origin

English

spend

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