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forger

/ˈfɔːrdʒər/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A person who produces fraudulent copies or imitations of documents, signatures, banknotes, or works of art.

Example Sentences:
  • The art forger was caught after experts noticed the pigments used were not available during the artist's lifetime.
  • Police are searching for the forger responsible for circulating counterfeit hundred-dollar bills in the downtown area.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'forger', from Old French 'forgier', which comes from the Latin 'fabricare' (to construct, fashion, or build). Originally related to the work of a blacksmith (a 'forge'), the term evolved to specifically describe the act of fabricating or counterfeiting documents or objects.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

A forger is someone who 'forges' (creates) a fake document in their own 'forge' (workshop) of lies.

Frequently Asked Questions About “forger

1. What is the meaning of “forger” in English?

In English, forger (noun) is defined as: “A person who produces fraudulent copies or imitations of documents, signatures, banknotes, or works of art.”.

2. How do you use “forger” in a sentence?

The art forger was caught after experts noticed the pigments used were not available during the artist's lifetime.

3. What are English synonyms of “forger”?

Common synonyms include:counterfeiter,falsifier,fraudster,impostor

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “forger”?

Derived from the Middle English 'forger', from Old French 'forgier', which comes from the Latin 'fabricare' (to construct, fashion, or build). Originally related to the work of a blacksmith (a 'forge'), the term evolved to specifically describe the act of fabricating or counterfeiting documents or objects.