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Meaning of forfex | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈfɔːɹfɛks

Definitions

A pair of shears.

obsolete

Examples

“The Peer now spreads the glitt'ring Forfex wide, T'inclose the Lock; now joins it, to divide.”
“the Classical forfices”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Forficate forficulid forfid forflutter forg Forgan

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