FORESTALLING The act of engrossing the possession or control of goods for sale; specifically, in old English law, the buying or contracting for any merchandise or provisions coming in the way to market, or before market-hours, or dissuading persons from bringing their goods or provisions to that market, or persuading them to enhance the price there: it was formerly a punishable offense.
The word FORESTALLING can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
Understanding words like FORESTALLING helps expand your vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity of the English language. Many words in the Scrabble dictionary come from specialized fields, historical periods, or other languages, showing how English continues to evolve and incorporate new terms.
Word: FORESTALLING
Length: 12 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word FORESTALLING can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.