forthfare noun 2verb 2forms 3 noun2 •(no longer used) Departure. •(no longer used) Passing bell, death knell. verb2 •To go forth; go away; depart; journey.When he had learned what he wanted to know, he forthfared to meet Winton at the incoming train. — 1905 •To decease; pass away; die. formsforthfared · forthfaring · forthfares