v. Obs.–1 [ME. forhardien (trans.), OE. forheardian (intr.), f. FOR- pref.1 + heardian to become or make hard.] trans. To harden.
c. 1250. Gen. & Ex., 3337.
| For it [sc. the manna] malt at ðe sunne-sine, | |
| Oc oðer fir for-hardede [printed forhadede] hine. |
