forged
UK: fɔːdʒd | US: fɔːrdʒd
adj. (of metal) shaped by heating and hammering
adj. falsified or copied fraudulently
vt. past tense of "forge" (to create or shape something, especially metal)
The word "forge" originates from Old French forgier (to fabricate), derived from Latin fabricare (to construct). The suffix "-ed" marks the past tense or participle form. Historically, "forging" metal involved heating and hammering, which later metaphorically extended to mean "creating something skillfully" or "falsifying." The dual meanings reflect both craftsmanship (legitimate creation) and deception (fraudulent imitation).
The blacksmith forged a beautiful sword from molten steel.
The document was forged to deceive the authorities.
They forged a strong friendship during their travels.
The artist forged a new style by blending traditional techniques.
Investigators discovered forged signatures on the contract.