foman

Middle English

Alternative forms

faman, fo-man, fooman, foeman, va man

Etymology

From Old English fāhman; equivalent to fo (adjective) +‎ man.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈfɔːman/

Noun

foman (plural fomen)

A rival or foeman; one locked in conflict with another.
An enemy combatant; a member of an opposing force.
(rare, Christianity) A religious or spiritual opponent or opposing force.
(rare, Christianity) Satan; the leader of the forces of evil.
(rare, Christianity) A creature of Hell; a demon.

Descendants

English: foeman

References

“fō-man (n.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-05-27.

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