Forseek

/fɔrˈsik/ verb

Definition

An archaic verb meaning to seek out thoroughly, search exhaustively, or pursue something from beginning to end.

Etymology

From 'for-' (completely, thoroughly) + 'seek.' The 'for-' prefix intensifies 'seek' to mean comprehensive or exhaustive searching, a formation common in Old and Middle English.

Kelly Says

Medieval texts used 'forseek' when knights went on quests—it suggested not casual looking, but a thorough, dedicated pursuit to the very end.

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