foman
Middle English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Old English fāhman; equivalent to fo (adjective) + man.
Pronunciation
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.