The word might be listed on unabridged dictionary, but I do not have the one now, so would anyone please tell me the meaning? The word is not listed at askoxford.com, dictionary.com, m-w.com, and encarta.msn.com. Thank you!
2006-07-20 18:44:42 · 4 answers · asked by Pastor 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The Oxford 'Hachette' gives
"fourberie (nf) (de charactère) - deceitfulness; (acte) - deceit"
So not quite 'fraud' which has a specific criminal meaning, or sense of deceit specifically for gain. It has the more general meaning of 'deceit' which would include fraud, trickery, cheating, etc.
2006-07-20 18:55:37 · answer #1 · answered by Charles K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have the wrong word. The word FORGERY means almost the same as fraud in the English language but I have never encountered the word you are using.
2006-07-20 19:16:07 · answer #2 · answered by peach_campbell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think what is closer is the worfd forgery, The word forgery means a faked document, or signing a name on a check that is a faked signature
2006-07-20 18:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by magpie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The spelling is forbearing and it means something suspicious.
2006-07-20 18:47:41 · answer #4 · answered by eugene65ca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋