FORD


Meaning of FORD in English

I. ˈfȯrd noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse fjǫrthr fjord, Latin portus port, Old English faran to go — more at fare

Date: before 12th century

: a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading

II. transitive verb

Date: 1614

: to cross (a body of water) by wading

• ford·able ˈfȯr-də-bəl adjective

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