forbidden
Pronunciation: /fəˈbɪdən/
The English word “forbidden” has 1 meaning listed here.
adjective
- Not allowed; specifically disallowed.
Etymology
Past participle of the verb forbid. Doublet of verboten. Compare German verboten, Dutch verboden, Swedish förbjuden, and West Frisian ferbean.
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