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forged

/fɔːdʒd/

Meanings
  • The act of creating a false document or object, typically with the intent to deceive or defraud.

    - "He was caught forging checks to pay for his luxury vacation."
    - "The artist was known for forging masterpieces and selling them to unsuspecting buyers."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with forged
forge , forgeage , orgeat , parge , verge
Homophones
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  1. forged () : having been created by deceitful or fraudulent means


Variants
List of all variants of forged that leads to same result
forged , forge , forgeabilities , forgeability , forgeable , forges , forging , drop forger , drop forgers , drop-forge , drop-forged , drop-forges , drop-forging
Forms
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The past tense and past participle forms of the verb 'forge' are 'forged' and 'forged' respectively., There are various forms of the noun 'forge', including 'blacksmith's forge', 'metalworking forge', 'foundry', 'printing press', and 'mint'., There are also various forms of the verb 'forge', including 'to create or manufacture something, typically with great skill or ingenuity', 'to create a false document or object, typically with the intent to deceive or defraud', 'to create a counterfeit currency or coin', 'to create a digital forgery or manipulation of digital content', and 'to create or manufacture something using deceitful or fraudulent means'., The past tense and past participle forms of the verb 'forge' can be used as nouns, such as 'forged documents' or 'forged coins'., There are also various idioms and expressions that involve the verb 'forge', such as 'to forge a new path', 'to forge a lasting friendship', 'to forge a peace treaty', and 'to forge a masterpiece'., In addition to these forms, there are also various compounds and derivatives of the verb 'forge', such as 'to forgehead' (to proceed with determination and courage), 'to forge a link' (to establish a connection), 'to forge an alliance' (to form a united front), and 'to forge a reputation' (to establish a widely recognized standing or character).


Etymology
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The word 'forge' originated from the Old French word 'fourge' which meant 'smith's shop' or 'workshop'. Over time, the meaning of the word 'forge' evolved to mean 'a place where something is made' or 'a place where false documents are created'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'forge' originated from the Old French word 'fourge', which meant 'smith's shop' or 'workshop'.

  2. The term 'forgery' originated from the Latin word 'falsum', which meant 'false'. The term 'forgery' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  3. The first recorded instance of forgery occurred in ancient Egypt around 3000 BC. The forgery involved altering the text of a royal decree in order to deceive the people and maintain the power of the ruling class.

  4. One of the most famous cases of forgery in history occurred in the late 15th century, when a monk named Tetzel began selling indulgences, or forgiveness of sins, to the people. Tetzel claimed that the indulgences had been granted by the Pope himself, but in reality, the Pope knew nothing about the indulgences and had not granted them. The sale of the indulgences became a major scandal, and Tetzel was eventually exposed as a fraud. The case of the indulgences is a famous example of forgery and fraud in history.

  5. Another famous case of forgery occurred in the late 19th century, when a group of artists and art dealers in Paris began producing and selling fake Impressionist paintings. The forgeries were so convincing that they were able to deceive many of the most prominent collectors and art dealers of the time. The case of the fake Impressionist paintings is a famous example of forgery in the art world.

  6. A more recent case of forgery occurred in the late 20th century, when a group of art dealers in New York began selling fake Native American art. The forgeries were so convincing that they were able to deceive many of the most prominent collectors and art dealers of the time. The case of the fake Native American art is a famous example of forgery in the art world in recent times.

  7. One interesting aspect of forgery is that it can sometimes be used as a form of artistic expression or commentary on society. For example, some artists have used forgery as a way of challenging the notion of authenticity or highlighting the ways in which certain works of art or historical documents have been manipulated or altered over time. However, it is important to note that while forgery can sometimes be used as a form of artistic expression or commentary on society, it is still a form of deceit and fraud, and those who engage in forgery for the purpose of deceiving or defrauding others should be held accountable for their actions.


Culture
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In various cultures, the act of forging has held different meanings and significance. In ancient Egypt, forging was associated with the act of crafting religious icons and amulets. In medieval Europe, forging was often linked to the creation of false documents, such as forged letters of marque or letters of nobility. In modern times, forging has taken on new meanings and significance, such as the creation of counterfeit currency or the use of digital forgery techniques to manipulate or alter digital content.

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