forbear - 語彙力を鍛える！語源で覚える英単語(57)

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タイトルShakespeare's skull 'probably stolen' from Stratford grave

 

The playwright's final resting place has long been the subject of argument among historians and archaeologists, because it is too short for an adult burial.

 

It also carries no name, only the chilling curse: "Good friend, for Jesus' sake forbear, To dig the dust enclosed here. Blessed be the man that spares these stones, And cursed be he that moves my bones."

Cambridge Dictionaries Onlineより

to prevent yourself from saying or doing something, especially in a way that shows control, good judgment, or kindness to others:

ONLINE ETYMOLOGY DICTIONARYより

 from for- + beran "to bear" (see bear (v.)). 

from PIE root *bher- (1) "carry a burden, bring," also "give birth" 

印欧語bher[ベア　身をはこぶ]が語源です。

 for（強意）＋bear

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