In Middle English the past tense was forbad, the plural forbade, the past participle forbode. Related: Forbade; forbidden. Expression God forbid is recorded by early 13c.

What does forbade mean in history?

/ (fəˈbæd, -ˈbeɪd) / the past tense of forbid.

Whats does forbade mean?

to command (a person) not to do something, have something, etc., or not to enter some place: She forbade him entry to the house. to prohibit (something); make a rule or law against: to forbid the use of lipstick; to forbid smoking. to hinder or prevent; make impossible.