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forgrow.

To grow to excess or out of shape; grow unduly.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To grow to excess or out of shape; grow unduly.

    intransitive · obsolete
  2. To become grown over; overgrow; become covered with growth (usually one that is excessive or unsightly).

    intransitive · obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English forgrowen, from Old English forgrōwan (“to grow up, grow into, increase, overgrow”), equivalent to for- + grow.

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