Word: forswallow
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: fors
wa
llow
Definition: To swallow up; devour utterly; engulf.
Morphemes:
Affix: for-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Completely; to the fullest extent; superseded by combinations with up in senses where no upward movement is involved, e.g. forgive = "give up (one's offenses)", forgather = "gather up", forbeat = "beat up".
Affix: swallow
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The amount swallowed in one gulp; the act of swallowing.