
English word forget comes from Proto-Germanic *getaną, Proto-Germanic *firi- (Expresses intensive or perfective meaning. Through, across.)
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*getaną (Proto-Germanic)
*firi- (Proto-Germanic)
Expresses intensive or perfective meaning. Through, across.
*fragetaną (Proto-Germanic)
To forget (i.e. to lose hold of in one's mind). To lose hold of.
forġietan (Old English)
forgietan (Old English)
To forget.
forȝeten (Middle English)
forget (English)
(intransitive) To cease remembering.. (slang) euphemism for fuck, screw (a mild oath).. (transitive) To lose remembrance of.. (transitive) To unintentionally leave something behind.. (transitive) To unintentionally not do, neglect.