Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • To tire by travel.

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  • verb transitive To exhaust with labour; forwork; forswink.
  • verb transitive To tire by travel.

Etymologies

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From Middle English fortravailen, equivalent to for- +‎ travel.

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  • Detours and signage will help people negotiatethe alternate routes until we can be assured that I-81 is safe fortravel. "

    News Channel 9: Local News 2010

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