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forgie

verbaction

to pardon or excuse someone

to pardon or excuse someone; to let go resentment or blame

Example in use

Forgie him, he didnae mean it

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/FOR-jee/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentwarmalso: forgive

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