Obs. [f. FOR- pref.1 + LET v.2] trans. To hinder, prevent, stop. Const. inf. or that with not. Also in deprecatory phr. God forlet it!
a. 1555. Philpot, Exam. & Writ. (Parker Soc.), 351. But God forelet it, that I should not believe the gospel!
1568. C. Watson, Polyb., 95 a. The Romans … being in league with the Carthaginenses … forlet him not to aide them.
1575. R. B., Appius & Virginia, K ij.
| Nay stay I pray you, and let the Cat winke, | |
| It is naught in dry sommer, for letting my drinke. |
