English word formay comes from English may, English for-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| may | English (eng) | (intransitive, poetic) To be able to go. [from 9th c.]. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]. (obsolete, auxiliary) To be able; can. [8th–17th c.]. (obsolete, intransitive) To be [...] |
| for- | English (eng) | (dialectal) Very; excessively.. (no longer productive) Meaning "completely", "to the fullest extent" e.g. forbreak; superseded by combinations with "up" in senses where no upward movement is involved, e.g. forgive = give up (one's offenses), forgather = "gather up", forbeat = "beat up", etc.. (no longer productive) Meaning "far", "away"; "from", "out" e.g. forbid, forget, forsay; forbear, fordeem. |
| formay | English (eng) | (transitive, obsolete) To dismay. |