v. Obs. [OE. fordrífan, f. FOR- pref.1 + drífan to DRIVE; = OHG. far-, fertrîban.] trans. To drive forth, drive about.
O. E. Chron., an. 774. Norðhymbra fordrifon heora cining Alhred of Eoferwic.
c. 1220. Bestiary, 527.
| Ðe sipes ðat arn on se fordriuen, | |
| loð hem if ded, and lef to liuen. |
a. 1300. Cursor M., 22635 (Cott.).
| Þe deuels vte sal be fordriuen | |
| O þat erth þat sal be riuen. |
c. 1430. Lydg., Bochas, VI. (1494), V iij a. Wt winde & tempest fordriuen also was he.
1513. Douglas, Æneis, I. i. 56.
| Scho thame fordrivis, and causis oft ga will | |
| Frawart Latium, quhilk now is Italie. |
