— forsaker , n.
/fawr sayk"/ , v.t., forsook, forsaken, forsaking .
1. to quit or leave entirely; abandon; desert: She has forsaken her country for an island in the South Pacific.
2. to give up or renounce (a habit, way of life, etc.).
[ bef. 900; ME forsaken to deny, reject, OE forsacan, equiv. to for- FOR- + sacan to dispute ]
Syn. 1. See desert 2 . 2. forswear, relinquish, forgo.