How Do You Spell FORBY?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːbi] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "Forby" is [fˈɔːbi], [fˈɔːbi], [f_ˈɔː_b_i] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

Common Misspellings for FORBY

  • dorby
  • vorby
  • gorby
  • torby
  • rorby
  • fkrby
  • flrby
  • fprby
  • f0rby
  • f9rby
  • foeby
  • fodby
  • fofby
  • fotby
  • fo5by
  • fo4by
  • forhy
  • forbt
  • forbg
  • fobry

Etymology of FORBY

The word forby is of Old Norse origin. It can be traced back to the Old Norse word fyrirbýr, which is a combination of fyrir meaning before or in front of, and býr meaning farm or village. Over time, the word evolved into forbi in Middle English, and eventually into forby in modern English. It is primarily used in Scottish and Northern English dialects, often meaning besides or in addition to.

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