forfeiter

Meanings

• noun

  A person who forfeits or loses something, especially a right or privilege.

  - "The forfeiter of the game was disqualified for breaking the rules."
  - "The defendant forfeited his right to an appeal by failing to appear in court."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forfeiter
forfeit , repeat , feast , least , seize , tease , appease , apease , ease , please , squeeze , freeze , fleas , appease , tease , seize , appease , ease , please , freeze

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Variants

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forfeit , forfeitable , forfeited , forfeiter , forfeiters , forfeiting , forfeits

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Etymology

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Middle English: from forfeiten, past participle of forfeiten (verb): from Old French forfeite, from forfait, forfeit, from forfait 'condemned, doomed, lost'; probably originally meaning 'defeated, vanquished'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'forfeit' comes from the Old French word 'forfait', which means 'condemned' or 'doomed'.

2. In some games, a player can choose to forfeit their turn rather than make a move, which can be a strategic decision.

3. The term 'forfeit' is also used in sports to refer to an object that is thrown or hit to begin a game or to mark the start of a new round, such as a coin or a ball.

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Related Concepts

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1. forfeit: The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a breach of contract or law.

2. penalty: A fine or other punishment imposed by law or regulation for a breach of rules or failure to pay a debt.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'forfeiter' is often used metaphorically to refer to someone who has lost something valuable, such as a reputation or a relationship. In art, there are several works that depict the concept of forfeiture, such as 'The Forfeit' by John William Waterhouse, which shows a woman offering herself as a forfeit to a group of men.

How to Memorize "forfeiter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person losing something valuable, such as a game or a contract, to help remember the meaning of 'forfeiter'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'forfeiter' with the concept of losing or surrendering something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Forgotten Items Easily Tossed' to remember the meaning of 'forfeiter'.

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