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verb 
  1. (obsolete) (past participle of, forlese)
adjective 
  1. being or appearing sad or lonely, especially after being abandoned
Translations: 
  • German: einsam, verlassen
Etymology: Old English "forloren" past participle of forleosan, to lose completely or to be obliterated to a shell.

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