† forˈwend,v.Obs. [f. for- prefix1 + wend. Cf.MLG.vorwenden, MHG.verwenden.] trans. To turn into (something); to turn, incline, dispose. c1250Gen. & Ex. 1121 So ist nu forwent mirie dale In to dririhed.c1340Cursor M. 24728 (Fairf.) We prai þat lauedi be for-wende þat we mai finde hir sone our frende.