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forge

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  1. make                  
 
1. forge \'fo-(*)rj, 'fo.(*)rj\ n [ME, fr. OF, fr. L fabrica, fr. fabr-, 
   faber smith - more a]t DAFT 1: a furnace or a shop with its furnace where 
   metal is heated and wrought :: SMITHY 2: a workshop where wrought iron is 
   produced or where iron is made : B LOOMERY
2. forge vt 1a: to form (as metal) by heating and hammering  1b: to form 
   (metal) by a mechanical or hydraulic press  2: to form or shape out in any 
   way : FASHION  3: to make or imitate falsely esp. with intent to defraud : 
   COUNTERFE IT 1: to work at a forge  2: to commit forgery 
3. forge vi [origin unknown] 1: to move forward slowly and steadily  2: to 
   move with a sudden increase of speed and power