'Forbare' definitions:

Definition of 'Forbare'

From: GCIDE
  • Forbear \For*bear"\ (f[o^]r*b[^a]r"), v. i. [imp. Forbore(Forbare, [Obs.]); p. p. Forborne; p. pr. & vb. n. Forbearing.] [OE. forberen, AS. forberan; pref. for- + beran to bear. See Bear to support.]
  • 1. To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay. [1913 Webster]
  • Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? --1 Kings xxii. 6. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To refuse; to decline; to give no heed. [1913 Webster]
  • Thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear. --Ezek. ii. 7. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To control one's self when provoked. [1913 Webster]
  • The kindest and the happiest pair Will find occasion to forbear. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
  • Both bear and forbear. --Old Proverb. [1913 Webster]