Defn: In consideration that; seeing that; since; because that; — followed by as. See under For, prep.
FORAY
For"ay, n. Etym: [Another form of forahe. Cf. Forray.]
Defn: A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any
irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid. Spenser.
The huge Earl Doorm, . . . Bound on a foray, rolling eyes of prey.
Tennyson.
FORAY
For"ay, v. t.
Defn: To pillage; to ravage.
He might foray our lands. Sir W. Scott.
FORAYER
For"ay*er ( or ), n.
Defn: One who makes or joins in a foray. They might not choose the lowand road, For the Merse forayers were abroad. Sir W. Scott.
FORBADE
For*bade",
Defn: imp. of Forbid.
FORBATHE
For*bathe", v. t.