1 C1 idiomatic informal
To hand over or pay money, especially reluctantly.
"You'd better forge over the cash you owe me."
separable
forge over
C1 informal separable transitive
An archaic or dialectal expression meaning to hand over or pay out money.
In plain English
Give money to someone (very old-fashioned expression).
What does "forge over" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Extremely rare and archaic. Not used in modern standard English. Learners are unlikely to encounter this in everyday speech or writing. For historical or literary reference only.
Words that pair with "forge over"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
money cash funds
How to conjugate "forge over"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
forge over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
forges over
he/she/it
Past simple
forged over
yesterday
Past participle
forged over
have + pp
-ing form
forging over
continuous
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