v. Obs. [f. FOR- pref.1 + WEND. Cf. MLG. vorwenden, MHG. verwenden.] trans. To turn into (something); to turn, incline, dispose.

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c. 1250.  Gen. & Ex., 1121.

        So ist nu forwent mirie dale
In to dririhed and in to bale.

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c. 1340.  Cursor M., 24728 (Fairf.).

        We prai þat lauedi be for-wende
þat we mai finde hir sone our frende.

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