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† porˈfend, v. Obs. rare—1. [a. OF. po(u)rfendre to cleave completely (c 1145 in Godef.), f. pour (:—L. prō forth), with intensive force + fendre:—L. findĕre to cleave.] trans. To cleave or split through.
c1489Caxton Blanchardyn vii. 28 The goode swerde entred in to the brayne porfended, and cloue his hed vnto the chynne. |