|
Search, browse, and study this dictionary to learn more about the early American, Christian language. 
1828.mshaffer.com › Word [forfeit]
FOR'FEIT, v.t. for'fit. [Low L. forisfacere, from L. foris, out or abroad, and facio, to make.] To lose or render confiscable, by some fault, offense or crime; to lose the right to some species of property or that which belongs to one; to alienate the right to possess by some neglect or crime; as, to forfeit an estate by a breach of the condition of tenure or by treason. By the ancient laws of England, a man forfeited his estate by neglecting or refusing to fulfill the conditions on which it was granted to him, or by a breach of fealty. A man now forfeits his estate by committing treason. A man forfeits his honor or reputation by a breach of promise, and by any criminal or disgraceful act. Statutes declare that by certain acts a man shall forfeit a certain sum of money. Under the feudal system, the right to the land forfeited, vested in the lord or superior. In modern times, the right to things forfeited is generally regulated by statutes; it is vested in the state, in corporations, or in prosecutors or informers, or partly in the state or a corporation, and partly in an individual.The duelist, to secure the reputation of bravery, forfeits the esteem of good men, and the favor of heaven.FOR'FEIT, n. for'fit. [Low L. forisfactura.] 1. That which is forfeited or lost, or the right to which is alienated by a crime, offense, neglect of duty, or breach of contract; hence, a fine; a mulet; a penalty. He that murders pays the forfeit of his life. When a statute creates a penalty for a transgression, either in money or in corporal punishment, the offender who, on conviction, pays the money or suffers the punishment, pays the forfeit.2. One whose life is forfeited. [Not in use.]FOR'FEIT, part. a. used for forfeited. Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure. And his long toils were forfeit for a look.
|
Evolution (or devolution) of this word [forfeit]
| 1828 Webster | 1844 Webster | 1913 Webster |
|---|
FOR'FEIT, v.t. for'fit. [Low L. forisfacere, from L. foris, out or abroad, and facio, to make.] To lose or render confiscable, by some fault, offense or crime; to lose the right to some species of property or that which belongs to one; to alienate the right to possess by some neglect or crime; as, to forfeit an estate by a breach of the condition of tenure or by treason. By the ancient laws of England, a man forfeited his estate by neglecting or refusing to fulfill the conditions on which it was granted to him, or by a breach of fealty. A man now forfeits his estate by committing treason. A man forfeits his honor or reputation by a breach of promise, and by any criminal or disgraceful act. Statutes declare that by certain acts a man shall forfeit a certain sum of money. Under the feudal system, the right to the land forfeited, vested in the lord or superior. In modern times, the right to things forfeited is generally regulated by statutes; it is vested in the state, in corporations, or in prosecutors or informers, or partly in the state or a corporation, and partly in an individual.The duelist, to secure the reputation of bravery, forfeits the esteem of good men, and the favor of heaven.FOR'FEIT, n. for'fit. [Low L. forisfactura.] 1. That which is forfeited or lost, or the right to which is alienated by a crime, offense, neglect of duty, or breach of contract; hence, a fine; a mulet; a penalty. He that murders pays the forfeit of his life. When a statute creates a penalty for a transgression, either in money or in corporal punishment, the offender who, on conviction, pays the money or suffers the punishment, pays the forfeit.2. One whose life is forfeited. [Not in use.]FOR'FEIT, part. a. used for forfeited. Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure. And his long toils were forfeit for a look. |
FOR'FEIT, n. [for'fit; Fr. forfaire; W. forfed; Low L. forisfactura. Originally, and still in French, a trespass, transgression, or crime. But with us, the effect of some transgression or offense.]- That which is forfeited or lost, or the right to which is alienated by a crime, offense, neglect of duty, or breach of contract; hence, a fine; a mulct; a penalty. He that murders pays the forfeit of his life. When a statute creates a penalty for a transgression, either in money or in corporal punishment, the offender who, on conviction, pays the money or suffers the punishment, pays the forfeit.
- One whose life is forfeited. [Not used.] Shak.
FOR'FEIT, v.t. [for'fit; Fr. forfaire, forfait; Low L. forisfacere, from L. foris, out or abroad, and facio, to make; Norm. forface, forfeit, and forfist, forfeited.]To lose or render confiscable, by some fault, offense or crime; to lose the right to some species of property or that which belongs to one; to alienate the right to possess by some neglect or crime; as, to forfeit an estate by a breach of the condition of tenure or by treason. By the ancient laws of England, a man forfeited his estate by neglecting or refusing to fulfill the conditions on which it was granted to him, or by a breach of fealty. A man now forfeits his estate by committing treason. A man forfeits his honor or reputation by a breach of promise, and by any criminal or disgraceful act. Statutes declare that by certain acts a man shall forfeit a certain sum of money. Under the feudal system, the right to the land forfeited, vested in the lord or superior. In modern times, the right to things forfeited is generally regulated by statutes; it is vested in the state, in corporations, or in prosecutors or informers, or partly in the state or a corporation, and partly in an individual. The duelist, to secure the reputation of bravery, forfeits the esteem of good men, and the favor of heaven.
FOR'FEIT, a. [participial adj. Used for forfeited.]Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure.
And his long toils were forfeit for a look. Dryden. |
For"feit
- Injury;
wrong; mischief.
- Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal
seizure.
- To lose, or lose the right to, by some
error, fault, offense, or crime] to render one's self by misdeed
liable to be deprived of; to alienate the right to possess, by some
neglect or crime; as, to forfeit an estate by treason; to
forfeit reputation by a breach of promise; -- with to
before the one acquiring what is forfeited.
- To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.
- In the
condition of being forfeited; subject to alienation.
- A thing forfeit or forfeited] what is or
may be taken from one in requital of a misdeed committed; that which
is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, offense,
neglect of duty, or breach of contract; hence, a fine; a mulct; a
penalty; as, he who murders pays the forfeit of his
life.
- To fail to keep an obligation.
- Something deposited and redeemable by a
sportive fine; -- whence the game of forfeits.
|
| 1828 Webster | 1844 Webster | 1913 Webster |
|---|
Thank you for visiting!
- Our goal is to try and improve the quality of the digital form of this dictionary being historically true and accurate to the first American dictionary. Read more ...
- Below you will find three sketches from a talented artist and friend depicting Noah Webster at work. Please tell us what you think.
Divine Study
 
Divine Study
|
Window of Reflection
 
Window of Reflection
|
Enlightening Grace
 
Enlightening Grace
|
136
|
884 |
101
|
961 |
168
|
991 |
Forfeit FOR'FEIT, verb transitive for'fit. [Low Latin forisfacere, from Latin foris, out or abroad, and facio, to make.] To lose or render confiscable, by some fault, offense or crime; to lose the right to some species of property or that which belongs to one; to alienate the right to possess by some neglect or crime; as, to forfeit an estate by a breach of the condition of tenure or by treason. By the ancient laws of England, a man forfeited his estate by neglecting or refusing to fulfill the conditions on which it was granted to him, or by a breach of fealty. A man now forfeits his estate by committing treason. A man forfeits his honor or reputation by a breach of promise, and by any criminal or disgraceful act. Statutes declare that by certain acts a man shall forfeit a certain sum of money. Under the feudal system, the right to the land forfeited, vested in the lord or superior. In modern times, the right to things forfeited is generally regulated by statutes; it is vested in the state, in corporations, or in prosecutors or informers, or partly in the state or a corporation, and partly in an individual. The duelist, to secure the reputation of bravery, forfeits the esteem of good men, and the favor of heaven. FOR'FEIT, noun for'fit. [Low Latin forisfactura.] 1. That which is forfeited or lost, or the right to which is alienated by a crime, offense, neglect of duty, or breach of contract; hence, a fine; a mulet; a penalty. He that murders pays the forfeit of his life. When a statute creates a penalty for a transgression, either in money or in corporal punishment, the offender who, on conviction, pays the money or suffers the punishment, pays the forfeit 2. One whose life is forfeited. [Not in use.] FOR'FEIT, part. adjective used for forfeited. Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure. And his long toils were forfeit for a look. |
|
| Hard-cover Edition |
331 |
 |
511 |
|
| Compact Edition |
312 |
 |
217 |
|
| CD-ROM |
264 |
 |
179 |
|
* As a note, I have purchased each of these products. In fact, as we have been developing the Project:: 1828 Reprint, I have purchased several of the bulky hard-cover dictionaries. My opinion is that the 2000-page hard-cover edition is the only good viable solution at this time. The compact edition was a bit disappointing and the CD-ROM as well. |
| [ + ] |
| Add Search To Your Site |
|
|
|
