Middle English edit

Etymology edit

From Old English forbindan. Equivalent to Middle English for- +‎ binden.

Verb edit

forbinden (third-person singular simple present forbindeth, present participle forbindinge, first-/third-person singular past indicative forband/forbunde, past participle forbunden)

  1. (transitive) To bind up or wrap up.
  2. (transitive) To bind or fetter; tie up; imprison.